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Serving Bridgton and the surrounding towns of Western Maine since 1870 Vol. 152, No. 6

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Bridgton, Maine

February 10, 2022

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Director: ‘We knew it was coming’ Pantry, C-HELP seek new homes

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When the United Methodist Church held its last service, Penni Robbins knew the clock started to tick regarding the future of the Bridgton Food Pantry.

Robbins, who serves as the pantry’s executive director, knew a day would arrive when a for sale sign would be placed on the church’s front lawn, signaling the need to relocate the food pantry.

The “for sale” sign appeared last week. The church, circa 1870, is on the market for an asking price of $420,000. A Norway real estate office is listing the 6,000plus square foot building. On its website, the realtor lists as possible uses: bank, bar, brewery/winery, Community Center, dwelling, education facility, essential services, funeral home, theatre, offices, recreation, religious assembly, restaurant and retail.

A sale will displace the food pantry, as well as the Community HELP thrift shop.

“We have been fortunate to use the space for almost two years. Community HELP will continue in some form if we have to move,” said Laura McCabe, vice president of Community HELP Inc. “Our board is looking for ways to make this happen…We need all the support we CHECKING OUT THE PRODUCE — Bridgton Food Pantry volunteers Sue Battistone (left) and Lynn can get right now. We are feeling helpless, but not hope- Peet check over peppers, tomatoes and potatoes before placing them in display racks in preparation for FOR SALE, Page 2A

Tuesday’s shopping day. The pantry’s home at the former United Methodist Church is up for sale.

Naples to tackle nearly $100,000 biz taxes owed

By Dawn De Busk are no longer in existence. That informaStaff Writer tion will be on the agenda for the Feb. 28 NAPLES — Almost $100,000 is owed meeting. to the Town of Naples in unpaid personal Personal property tax, also known as property tax. the business tax, is a tax levied on equipOf that total dollar amount, about ment used at a place of business.

40 percent is accrued interest. That is Because of how personal property tax according to Naples Town Manager John is handled, compared to real-estate propHawley, who brought up the subject dur- erty tax, it is understandable that some ing the Naples Board of Selectmen meet- business owners might be unaware of past ing on Monday. due amounts, Hawley said The $100,000 figure comes from per“I think one other reason this amount sonal property tax bills from 1996 to has grown. The way it [the bill] is printed.

2021.

It shows what is owed for that year and If the selectmen are on board, the town not the previous year. It is ‘Out of sight.

DISTINCT LOOK — This 1992 34-foot Airstream Excella 1000 is one of the would like to: 1.) notify the business- Out of mind,’” he said. “We don’t send original triple-axle Airstream models and is owned by Tye Mott, president of ACI. owners who owe a leftover debt on the out back tax bills for the personal property personal property tax bill, and 2.) Offer tax.”

Mott purchased this in 2007 and has been involved with the Club since 2008. those people an opportunity to pay the bill Paula Miller, who hold the titles of minus the interest.

Administrative Assistant and Assistant “We would like to offer an amnesty Clerk and Freedom-of-Information period to try to get those funds collected Access Officer, is also the personal propand off our books,” Hawley said. erty tax agent for the town. She proposed The board voted, 4-0, to request that the idea of an amnesty period to encourtown staff put together a list of how much age people to pay the principal tax bill and each business owes. The other piece of be forgiven the interest.

By Rachel Andrews data is: how many of those businesses BIZ TAX, Page 2A Damon Special to The News FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Fair will welcome hundreds of “Silver Bullets,” also known as Airstream campers to the fairgrounds this summer

By Dawn De Busk for the Airstream Club Staff Writer International (ACI) Rally.

NAPLES — For The ACI rallies started Mainers, getting an early in 1958 and are held annustart on outdoor activities ally in locations all over is a habit that doesn’t get North America. sidelined just because of a The 2021 international little weather. rally was held in Lebanon, After all, Mainers know Tenn. This is the Club’s how to gear up so that first time visiting Maine. they can enjoy the Great ACI’s event requires a Outdoors no matter what facility as large as Fryeburg time of year. Plus, people Fairgrounds to host 1,200 here know the importance campers and their owners of using free-time to get with amenities like electrioutdoors and spend time cal, WiFi, bathrooms and with friends. large buildings for meetWhether it’s the ‘Dog ings and gatherings.

ACI is the longest run- Linda Shelton, ACI secretary, is from Georgetown, days of summer’ or the SUNNY, WINTER DAY— Naples Recreation ning, single-branded club Texas. Here with her Longhaired Chihuahua Gracie frigid digits in February Committee Volunteer Kim Litchfield poses with some in the world. Anyone can Mae. Linda owns a 1990 Excella Airstream and has — the folks who showed of the people who spent some time at the Ice Fishing join, but, of course, you been a member of ACI since 1998. “I’m looking so up to an organized ice- Open House, which was held on Long Lake, off the must have an Airstream forward to being in Fryeburg. I’ve met so many nice fishing event demonstrat- Naples Town Beach. (Photo courtesy of Kim Litchfield.) camper. Tye Mott, president and helpful people there. We’re getting so excited about ed that not even a wind chill off Long Lake can of ACI, says a stripped- enjoying the hospitality and beautiful scenery!”

Airstream campers were ers and in 1931 he founded stop plans from happendown model of Airstream can cost around $50,000 designed and created by the company Airstream. ing.

Anyhow, it’s not so and many run up into the Wallace M. “Wally” Byam, In 1936, Airstream built Established 1870 who was born in Oregon in its first iconic riveted alu- bad once someone gets P.O. Box 244, 118 Main St. $200,000 range.

“Buying a new 1896 and started traveling minum travel-trailer. In focused on when a fish is Bridgton, ME 04009 Airstream can be difficult at a very young age with his response to WWII, Byam going to take the bait and 207-647-2851 right now as they are at grandfather who led a mule closed Airstream and deter- set off the orange flags on Fax: 207-647-5001 the fishing traps. train.

In the 1920s, Byam mined the best way for him least a year behind in probnews@roadrunner.com began building travel-trailduction,” Mott said.

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Focus on ice fishing, not the cold conditions

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Area news

Naples tackles back biz tax

(Continued from Page 1A) “What we would like to do is to go through and mail to folks that owed back taxes. If they have several thousand dollars that they are behind, we will send them a reminder,” Hawley said.

Selectman Kevin Rogers said, “We are talking about going back to 1996. What is that going to be? Two dollars,” Rogers asked.

“I am not going to waste the postage stamp for a $2 bill,” Hawley said.

Vice-chair Bob Caron II was looking at the list. He stated that the majority of the back taxes fell between the years of 2007 and 2021.

“Last year alone was $5,000 for 2021,” he said.

Selectman Colin Brackett expressed concerns that amnesty isn’t enough to encourage payment.

“Even if we grant amnesty, there is no guarantee that it will be paid,” he said.

The town manager agreed — more or less.

“There is no guarantee. We might have a handful that once they realize it is out there, especially with the biz license attached, decide to pay,” Hawley said.

“A 60-day grace period would be fair. That would bring us into April, which is when property tax is due,” he said.

Rogers said that eliminating the interest is unfair to the people who have been paying their bills on time.

“Is it the same with property tax. We pay more because other people don’t pay. That is why there is an overlay,” Caron said.

Rogers said, “Your property tax isn’t a mystery.

Whereas, the personal property tax isn’t as well known.”

Former church for sale, leaving groups scrambling

(Continued from Page 1A) less. It takes a village. We will continue our mission to support our community.”

McCabe asks the public if anyone knows of a potential space that is “free or low cost,” she would be interested in hearing from them.

McCabe said the Church Council e-mailed Community HELP on Monday asking the thrift shop to vacate the building “within two to four months.”

“We have no place to go. We want to continue to help our community. We need help,” McCabe said.

Community HELP gave over 1,000 items during a Winter Wear Giveaway.

On any given Tuesday, Community HELP gives $150 to $300 in clothing to families in need, McCabe reported.

“We have new families coming in for items for new babies. We know there is a need for our services,” she said.

Robbins received news of the church property hitting the real estate market from a local realtor. Not long after, she received an e-mail from the Church Council, which has its New England headquarters in Massachusetts.

“We knew it was coming. The (Bridgton Food Pantry) board is actively looking for some place to go. We are going to be here ‘for a time,’ not really 100 percent sure how long,” Robbins said. “They gave us a lease. They have graciously let us stay for the last two years — they paid all the utilities. We have since taken over all the utilities and maintenance.

After all this time, it is very reasonable to do that.”

The lease provides the pantry six months before the operation would need to vacate the building.

“We’re playing it week by week right now,” Robbins said. “I know a couple of people have been in to look at the building.”

The pantry will fund utility and maintenance expenses through monthly donations — “they’re very generous,” Robbins said — and funds received from a first time appeal campaign.

“We sent out 4,000.

We’ve had an excellent response, which will help out. Other than that, we’re an all donation pantry,” Robbins said.

The pantry does apply for the CDBG block grant money the Town of Bridgton receives. That money helps offset the cost

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COMMUNITY HELP board leadership and supporters includes, (back row, left to right) Tony Thompson, Bill Bruckner, Megan Wallace; (second row) Laura J McCabe, vice president of CH/Director of shop, Pamela Bruckner, president of CH, Maureen McDevitt, treasurer of CH; (third row) Sandy Morton, Deb Hall-Wisse, Data Analyst/board member, Debbi Grant, assistant shop manager, Anita Williams, Darcy Williamson; (fourth row) Marcy Davis, board member, Sterling Burham and Diane Burham, board member. of purchasing food items from the Good Shepherd Food Bank in Auburn.

Robbins said the last year and a half, BFP has purchased meat from Rock Mountain Farm in Poland, off Route 11.

“They have been very good to us,” Robbins said.

With the current supply shortages being felt at local grocery stores, that pinch has also been felt by the pantry. Robbins said the item in least supply is meat.

“It’s hard to come by.

We get most of our meat

donation from Hannaford.

Usually, we give out four or five meats every week.

This week, I don’t know if we are going to be able to give out any. We’re trying to give clients other protein options,” Robbins said. “I go with what we’ve got.”

Finding a new home for the pantry could be a challenge. The pantry currently has three freezers and three refrigerators, along with tables and shelving to place food items.

“We need more space.

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — About five years ago, the then-sitting selectmen had multiple discussions about how to put some pressure on the people who owed personal property tax in the Town of Naples.

By state law, a town cannot put a lien on anything to ensure payment of the personal property tax, also known as a business tax. In other words, unlike realestate property tax, there is no lien process.

Last year, the town’s residents passed an ordinance that set up the establishment of a business license.

While the annual license only costs $10, it does not get approved unless the business is caught up with its personal property tax bill.

The business license requirement went into effect on Jan. 1 of this year, according to Naples Town Manager John Hawley.

He provided an update on the business licenses to the Naples Board of Selectmen on Monday.

“As of today, we have 164 business accounts identified in town, and 92 of those have registered,” he said.

Another 10 businesses had recently been added to the list of applications for a business license, he said.

Three of those are new businesses, he said.

The Town of Naples sent out “72 reminders to those businesses who haven’t registered, and will work on completing those as soon as possible,” Hawley said.

Business-owners, who owe back personal property tax and therefore are not eligible for a business license, can approach the town and work out a payment plan, Hawley said.

Causeway chaos? Trek cyclists crossing on busy weekend

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES— The cause might be worthy.

But, the Causeway does not offer the most in terms of public safety.

Upon hearing that more than 2,000 cyclists will be passing through Naples as part of Trek Across Maine — a well-established bicycle race to raise money for the American Lung Association, the locally elected officials weren’t thrilled. The predicted date for this increase in bicycle traffic is Father’s Day weekend.

The Naples Board of

Selectmen expressed some concern about public safety, given that the Causeway gets chaotic during the summer with a mix of pedestrians and vehicular traffic of all shapes and sizes.

There are lots of distractions for the driver while driving across the Naples Causeway; and it is not a road that can be blocked off for the duration of the race.

“If it is a nice weekend, the traffic and the people parking on the side of the street for the bicyclists to get around will be an interesting chore — to speak the least,” according to ViceChair Bob Caron II

“We cannot block any parking spots to give them more access to be just off the sidewalk because that is going to limit what our businesses can take” for parking, Caron said.

Caron told the town manager to keep in contact with the organizers about the expected timeframe. If is earlier in the morning, it might be better for us to accommodate 100s of cyclists coming through.

Luckily, the deputy from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office will be on duty during that weekend in June, Caron said.

“Our public safety

crews will be on stand-by that day,” Naples Town Manager John Hawley said.

“And, we have offered [the event organizers] any other assistance they may need for traffic safety.”

He introduced the topic to the selectmen, saying he was giving them a heads up.

“We have been informed that the route for this year’s American Lung Association’s Trek Across

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Maine will pass through Naples on the weekend of Father’s Day. There are no scheduled pit stops in Naples: however, about 2,000 bicyclists will come through town across the Causeway, I believe, on Saturday, June 18,” he said.

The official route has not yet been publicized, he said.

“Although the actual route had not been finalized I believe the cyclists were

going to be coming down Route 35, turning right onto Route 302 and then left onto Route 114,” Hawley said.

“Naturally, not all of the bikes will come through simultaneously, so it could be several hours,” he said.

Selectman Colin Brackett, like Vice-Chair Caron, said he was worried about the extra traffic.

“Father’s Day weekend CYCLISTS, Page 3A

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February 10, 2022 The Bridgton News, Page 3A

Camper rally at F-Fair

(Continued from Page 1A) to help the country was by lending his knowledge in aluminum fabricating.

He took positions at Lockheed and Curtis Wright during the full duration of the war. After WWII, he reopened Airstream. The economy boomed and recreational travel skyrocketed. By 1948, Airstream campers became one of the most recognizable American-made products in the world. Byam and his family continued to travel.

Other Airstream owners joined in and the Airstream caravan was born.

Often members’ Airstreams and vehicles were shipped overseas for travel abroad and destinations included Cuba, Europe, Africa, Jamaica and China. These caravans were the inspiration for the nonprofit Wally Byam Caravan Club International, now ACI, intended to promote travel via Airstream.

ACI is comprised of 12 regions in North America and Canada and within that region there are many smaller clubs totaling 103 in all. Maine is part of Region 1, which includes all New England states and parts of Canada.

ACI has six employees.

They are located in Jackson Center, Ohio, population 1,400. They are close by to Airstream headquarters, where 800 people are employed in the manufacture of their well-known silver trailers and recreational vehicles.

Currently, the youngest member of ACI is 19 and the eldest is 96. About 70% of the membership are retired and many are still in the workforce including engineers, teachers, pilots and finance professionals.

Broadband group lands $72K grant

PLANNING A FAIR STAY — David Andrews, Fryeburg Fair’s General Superintendent with AIC leadership: Lori Plummer, Corporate Manager; Linda Shelton, International Secretary; Kristy Yonyon, Marketing Communications Manager, RJ Dominic, A/V Committee Chair; and Tye Mott, International President during their summer planning visit in Fryeburg.

“There is no one type of person that is an Airstreamer. We have a vast variety of folks. But the commonality is a certain level of wanderlust!” says Kristy Yonyon, the head of marketing for ACI. Lori Plummer, ACI’s corporate manager says, “Our rallies are predominantly social and educational and very fun. About onethird of our members are Airstream rally first-timers.

And many have been doing this for 10, 20, 40 years! It’s a great way to learn about trailering, caravanning and to see the world. We have many families with kids and pets and we love having new people join.”

The lead team of ACI (see photo) visited Fryeburg in July 2021 to map out and organize their upcoming 2022 event at the fairgrounds. The team is looking at restaurants, museums, hiking trails, golfing, water sports, shopping, historical sites and cultural and learning opportunities. Day trips will likely include as far as Portland.

“Many of our Airstreamers drive here

from California, so an hour or so to discover wonderful new adventures is no big deal,” says Mott. “Our Club is very excited to support local businesses while we’re here in the Fryeburg area.”

“Our main goal is to learn more about using our Airstreams while also learning more about this part of the country. And we like to stay active,” says Yonyon. “We are currently accepting applications for exhibitors, speakers, presenters and vendors. People should contact me if interested. We’re an enthusiastic audience!”

David Andrews, Fryeburg Fair’s General Superintendent, says, “We’re really excited that Airstream chose Fryeburg Fair for their big event.

The process started about three years ago when Steve Graustein (Fryeburg Fair’s IT Director) and I met one of their reps in Las Vegas when we were attending a fair conference there.

ACI was interested in big buildings and the types of amenities and space we can offer. They’re great people to work with. The

Airstream Rally will bring about $2 million in new revenue to this area. They are working with the MWV Chamber of Commerce on what to see and do locally.”

Airstreamers will start arriving around July 17 and some will stay as long as July 31. The rally itself will run six full days, July 23-29.

“We’ll have about 200 to 250 campers pulling in daily,” says Mott.

ACI will offer an Open House for the general public on Sunday, July 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mott says, “We welcome anyone to come, view and talk about our Airstream life!

We want to share what we love!”

If you have opportunities that Airstreamers may want to hear about, please e-mail Kristy Yonyon, Marketing Communications Manager, at kyonyon@airstreamclub.org at Airstream Club International.

For more information about the Club, go to www. airstreamclub.org.

Written and photographed by Rachel Andrews Damon, Fryeburg Fair, www.fryeburgfair.org

Pantry, C-HELP need to relocate

(Continued from Page 2A) We could offer the clients a lot more choices if we had more space. Good Shepherd requires us to have everything under lock and key, so we need a real secure location,” Robbins said.

Some pantry board members are looking into possible locations. Robbins says the pantry likely needs 6,000 square feet.

“We’d like to find something that is a little bigger

than what we have now, and with more parking.

We’d also like to be centrally located since a number of our clients do walk,” Robbins said. “We make do with what we have right now.”

When the church closed, talk started about space options. One idea was possibly building an addition to the Community Center.

But, that effort would be expensive, require a seri-

(Continued from Page 2A) last year, restaurants did stuff on their own,” he said, referring to live music being played at establishments despite the absence of the Blues Fest.

“That is a busy time of the year to shut down a portion of the highway. Not closed, but [slowed down with] bike traffic. You stick 2,000 bikes, 100 bikes at a whack,” Brackett said.

“That’s combined traffic with potential Blues Fest or just Father’s Day traffic.”

The town manager interjected.

“Technically, they don’t need our permission,” Hawley said.

“One of the reasons they did call me was because they were aware that was

the same weekend as Blues Fest. We haven’t had Blues Fest for two years here,” he said.

None of the organizers have approached the town, saying whether this annual music festival is being held in 2022, he said.

Hawley guessed that the Trek Across Maine route would go around Sebago Lake. He figured the trek participants would leave the starting point of Brunswick on Friday, and arrive in Naples sometime Saturday.

Trek cyclists

ous fundraising drive, and it would take time a couple of years to build.

The pantry opened in 1985, “It started with five or six families. We are now up to 320 families. Every week, we have new signups. It’s the cost of food. It’s the heating season. There are people facing the choice of either staying warm or do I eat. No one should have to make that kind of choice.

The pantry has been associated with the Salvation Army, and I have written mega vouchers for propane and oil,” Robbins said.

“We’re going to put out flyers to let people know what is available to them.”

Robbins gets great satisfaction knowing she is making a difference in people’s lives.

Three weeks ago, one client came to the pantry for the first time. He walked in with his head down.

“Everyone seems to think they need to explain why they need help. They don’t need to, unless they want to,” Robbins said.

This man had battled

cancer and the cost of his care devoured his savings.

He hadn’t worked in a year.

“He was almost in tears.

He had me almost in tears.

Any time he picked something up, he said, ‘thank you, thank you.’ We have others down on their luck.

They didn’t ask for cancer.

They didn’t ask to lose their job due to COVID. We have a lot of seniors who come in. Everything is going up in price, but Social Security doesn’t keep up. They get their food here,” Robbins said.

Each month, seniors can pick up a 60-plus box — it’s for those 60 years of age and older. Items are shelf stable, like cereal, vegetables and peanut butter. The pantry also provides food items for seniors upon their departure from Bridgton Hospital “so they go home with something that will last a couple of days.”

The current set-up enables those in need a one-stop shopping experience — picking up food items at the pantry located in the church’s basement RELOCATE, Page 8A

The coalition of seven Maine towns known as the Eastern Slopes Regional Broadband (ESRB) Committee has been awarded a $72,000 planning grant for developing options to bring fast and affordable broadband Internet service to the western Maine towns of Brownfield, Denmark, Fryeburg, Lovell, Stoneham, Stow and Sweden.

In January 2022, the towns committed to a joint planning process. The ConnectME grant will help cover a substantial part of the costs of determining the best options for improving/providing broadband services for the region’s residents, businesses, and public facilities.

The committee will be seeking proposals from qualified consultants in early 2022 to help with survey work, network design, business models, and funding options including state, local, and federal grants.

At the conclusion of the planning effort, the committee expects to provide options to the towns in the region for expanding or building the broadband Internet connections for current and future broadband needs of ESRB towns.

The committee is excited to start this work. The first step, going on now, is gathering information from residents through an online survey and speed test that measures the range of service levels currently available in ESRB towns.

Service levels vary from areas that are unserved, to underserved areas using DSL connections, to some who have satellite service, to those who have access to cable. ESRB is encouraging participation in the Maine West Broadband Town Survey. All ESRB town residents can help. If you have already taken your town’s survey, thank you! If not, please do so as soon as possible! Responses will provide an understanding of the future needs for broadband Internet service in the ESRB towns.

Residents of the ESRB towns should visit their town website or esrbroadband.org to frequently take the speed test.

Eastern Slopes Regional Broadband (ESRB) is a coalition serving the towns of SAD 72, which includes Brownfield, Denmark, Fryeburg, Lovell, Stoneham, Stow and Sweden in Maine, and Chatham, N.H. The group was formed following an initial investigation into the challenges of upgrading broadband services by the town of Denmark.

Research showed that providers would have better ability to offer efficient proposals for building infrastructure and providing services for a larger population and geographic area. The school district, with its existing connections and affinities between the municipalities, offers an easily defined territory that offers both proximity and common interests.

ESRB has a committee made up of volunteers and municipal leaders from all of the member towns.

Subcommittee work in communications, grant writing, community engagement, and other tasks is moving forward with representation from each town.

E-mail info@esrbroadband.org for more information.

Naples board meets early to gain quorum

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The local selectmen struck a balance on Monday night.

Two people were physically in the meeting room. Two people joined the meeting via Zoom. Meanwhile, Chairman Jim Grattelo zoomed from Portland to Naples during a snowstorm but did not make it in time for the meeting.

Usually, the Naples Board of Selectmen meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. But, there will not be a quorum on Feb. 14. Anticipating the lack of a quorum, the board decided to meet a week earlier.

Essentially, it was a proactive make-up meeting that was held on Monday.

Vice Chair Bob Caron II and Selectman Colin Brackett were in the meeting room at the Naples Town Hall, while selectmen Kevin Rogers and Ted Shane conducted business using Zoom.

This winter, the Town of Naples — like so many other municipalities — adopted a Remote Meeting Policy that allows public officials to vote remotely.

The board renewed three liquor licenses for three businesses: Randy’s Wooster Street Pizza, The Galley Restaurant and Pub, and the American Legion Post 155. Also, the board granted a Special Amusement Permit to the legion.

The board was able to make a change to the Town of Naples Personnel Policy, which will provide holiday pay to per diem workers like EMT’s and firefighters.

“There is a conflict in our policy regarding the payout of holiday time that I would like to get cleaned up,” according to Naples town Manager John Hawley.

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Items on the Bridgton Police blotter

These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, January 31 10:16 a.m. Suspicious green vehicle possibly “canvassing” local businesses on Portland Road; gone upon officer’s arrival.

1:12 p.m. Female sought to speak with an officer regarding “abuse from many years ago” that occurred in Bridgton.

1:51 p.m. Two-vehicle

crash on South High Street; no injuries reported.

1:55 p.m. Welfare check on Arrowhead Road.

5:01 p.m. Responded with fire department for a reported structure fire on Sunnybrook Farm Road.

9:26 p.m. Vehicle off the road at the intersection of North High Street and Creamery Street.

Tuesday, February 1 9:09 a.m. Citizen assist on Little Mountain Lane.

9:53 a.m. Report of alleged violation of a protection order and bail conditions on Stone Road.

10:17 a.m. Theft of Spectrum equipment on Smith Avenue.

11:05 a.m. Male received threatening letter from a family member.

11:44 a.m. Female alleg-

edly assaulted on Cork Drive; male arrested for aggravated assault.

2:32 p.m. Two-vehicle crash on North High Street; no injuries reported.

3:02 p.m. Attempted theft of packages, interrupted by homeowner, at a Highland Road residence.

Police unable to locate vehicle (described as a gray Bronco with Massachusetts license plates).

Wednesday, February 2 8:03 a.m. Citizen dispute on Pinhook Road; one subject to be issued a cease harassment order.

3:19 p.m. Police presence requested when evicted tenant returned to a South High Street residence to pick up belongings.

3:27 p.m. Landlord/ tenant dispute on North

Bridgton Road.

5:29 p.m. Assist United Ambulance with medical emergency on Wyonegonic Road.

Thursday, February 3 6:59 a.m. Two-vehicle crash on South Bridgton Road; no injuries, both vehicles towed.

9:31 a.m. Assist State Police with search warrant.

11:24 a.m.

Police escorted subject to a Cork Drive residence to retrieve belongings.

11:54 a.m. Box of donated food brought to a citizen in need on North High Street.

2 p.m. Attempted burglary to a motor vehicle on North High Street; vehicle damaged, but no items taken.

Friday, February 4 1:17 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Police responding to a disturbance on Franks Way. 8:55 a.m.

Citizen received scam e-mail requesting money and personal information.

5:16 p.m. Police looked for female, who had demanded Narcan from the Bridgton Hospital Emergency Department and ran from the facility.

10:41 p.m. Welfare check on family possibly without sufficient heat; family all set.

Saturday, February 5 2:40 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Police with possible domestic disturbance.

10:08 a.m. Report of snowmobilers using complainant’s property without permission. Caller advised

to post visible “no trespass” signs on his property.

3:48 p.m. Ongoing juvenile behavior issues at Holden Hills residence.

5:55 p.m. Traffic hazard (snowbank too high) at end of Ward Acres’ Road.

Sunday, February 6 10:47 a.m. Damage to Main Street business possibly due to snow removal.

1:56 p.m. Vehicle in a ditch on Mountain Road; tow truck removed vehicle, no damage.

5:13 p.m. Subject experiencing mental health crisis on Kansas Road.

Monday, February 7 3:31 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Police with domestic disturbance on Smith Street.

5:44 a.m. Mental health crisis on Kansas Road.

Focus on fishing, not cold weather (Continued from Page 1A) On Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the annual Ice Fishing Open House was held on Long Lake as it is accessible via the Naples Town Beach. The event was hosted by the Town of Naples’ recreation department, the American Legion Post 155 in Naples and the American Legion Field Allen Post 148 in Windham. According to the Sebago Lake Anglers Association, 70 people came to the open house.

“The kiddos were totally engaged. There were looks of shock and awe on the faces when a fish was caught. Plenty of giggles and laughs despite not every child caught a fish. One fish caught was

given to another kid who did not catch one. He ran around showing everyone,” according Kathy Keinath, a volunteer with the Naples Recreation Committee.

“Kiddos were so curious as to what going to happen to the fish next.

They tossed around recipe ideas.”

“Parents kept commenting what a great time they were having and this was so awesome to be able to take advantage of this event,” Keinath said.

She estimated that about 60 people showed up for the open house during the six-hour timeframe it was being offered.

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(Photo courtesy of Chip Keinath) twice as many people participated compared to last year.

“Overall, the event went very well. There were incredible volunteers from the Sebago Lakes Anglers and the Naples Recreation Committee that made sure of it.

Everyone seemed happy and the kids were so excited to learn” Naples Community Activities Department (CAD) Brian Crockett said.

“I was surprised by the turnout considering the temperatures,” another NRC volunteer Kim Litchfield said.

“Everyone who came out to volunteer was

extremely helpful and appreciated. We had volunteers who made food, drilled holes, set up traps and brought people back and forth from the beach,” she said. Meanwhile, “The kids played corn hold, made S’mores and ate.”

The adults did not pick up any new ice fishing tips. However, they did learn something from the yearly outing.

“My husband and I used to ice fish all the time so I didn’t learn anything new. I did realize I missed hanging out on the ice,” Litchfield said.

Keinath shared her observation.

“I learned, maybe not so much about fishing as the fact that there’s a community out there on the lake of people enjoying ice fishing and socializing,” she said.

From the recent event, Crockett said that he “learned that low temperatures will not stop people from hitting the lake early.”

The cold didn’t factor in, Keinath said. In fact, the group was fortunate that temperatures weren’t worse and also that there were other opportunities to stay warm.

“We were very lucky for the most part that the wind held off until closer

to the end of the event.

There was a warming hut provided by Sebago Anglers and two fire pits,” she said.

“Mainers know how to dress for the weather.

Layers, layers and more layers,” she said. “It was comfortable. I don’t think the temps got much into the 20s, but it didn’t really bother me.”

She described how the ice fishing experience was for the children who showed up on Sunday.

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Each month, the Rotary Club recognizes a Lake Region High School student who displays good citizenship and contributes to the school community.

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Parents: Dawn Lopez and Steve Lopez Sibling: Steven Lopez Activities: Volleyball, Softball, CNA program, Newspaper Club, ASTRA, Project Planet, METS, and National Honor Society.

Community activities: Volunteering at National Honor Society, doing clinical hours locally, and working at Bridgton Rec. Hobbies: Arts and crafts, reading books, long boarding, thrifting, buying excessive amounts of plants, and snowboarding!

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Julia Vitella of Lovell has been named to the Emmanuel College (Boston, Mass.) Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester.

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President’s List for the fall 2021 semester. The President’s List honors students for consistently high academic achievement. A student is named to the list after achieving a 3.75 average in each of three successive semesters. Fitchburg State University enrolls approximately 6,000 day and evening students in more than 50 programs of study. The university was established in 1894.

Whitney Lorraine Wilson of Raymond has earned President’s List recognition at Norwich University in Northfield, Vt. for the fall 2021 semester. Full-time undergraduate students, who earned a semester grade point average of 4.0 are awarded President’s List honors.

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UNH Dean’s List The following students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire for the fall 2021 semester: Faye Taylor of Brownfield, Highest Honors; Kaia Staples of Brownfield, Highest Honors; Cameron Scott of Sebago, Highest Honors; Tanner Crockett of Sebago, High Honors; Sydney Lisowski of Harrison, High Honors; and Olivia Toole of Naples, Honors.

Students named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire are students who have earned recognition through their superior scholastic performance during a semester enrolled in a full-time course load (12 or more graded cred-

its). Highest honors are awarded to students who earn a semester grade point average of 3.85 or better out of a possible 4.0.

Students with a 3.65 to 3.84 average are awarded high honors and students whose grade point average is 3.5 through 3.64 are awarded honors.

USM Dean’s List The University of Southern Maine (USM) would like to congratulate the students named to the fall semester Dean’s List.

To be placed on the Dean’s List, full-time undergraduate students — those who completed 12 credit hours or more, with a minimum of 12 letter-graded (A-F) credits, with the exception of required, program-specific Pass/Fail credits — must receive a grade point average of 3.6 or above.

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Sydney Franks Casco — Sanjay Tucker, Gwen Randall, Nick Hall, Hunter Russo East Baldwin — Maddie Buzzell Harrison — Nathan Casali, Shea Durgin, Ryan Guptill Naples — Morgan Kendall, Sean Buchanan, Georgia Shanks, Rylee Sawyer, Aaryana Aliyaha, Taylor Wescott Raymond — Sean Mains, Ryan Stresky, Holly Rose, Cameron McLelland, Riley Bridge, DJ Pelletier, Savannah Lemieux Sebago — Garrett Jones, Maggie Luce Brownfield — Shelby Day Denmark — Maddie Choyce, Jack Watson Fryeburg — Elise Richardson, Natalie Shaw, Mila Dorji, Erin Richardson Hiram — Riley Gillam Lovell — McKenna McGrath

BILL SHANE AWARD, presented annually, for community involvement in the Lake Region boys’ basketball program was presented to Jeff Hall of Casco during Saturday’s regular season finale against Waynflete. Pictured left to right, Jeff’s wife, Rebecca, son Alexander, Jeff, Lake Region varsity boys’ basketball Head Coach Ryan Martin and Jeff’s daughter, Elle, who is a senior on the LR girls’ varsity basketball team.

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The Upcycle Challenge asks students in ecomaine’s communities to use items that ordinarily would have been disposed of, to make

all-new, functional ones and submit them by Friday, March 18. From the submissions, ecomaine’s Outreach & Recycling Committee will select a group of finalists, based on the incorporation of post-consumer materials, the ingenuity and functionality of the new creation, inclusion of students in the process, as well as the approval from a teacher or advisor.

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SUNDAY, FEB. 13 LOVELL — The Lovell Lions Club will hold the annual Norris Bennett Memorial Scholarship Fund Fishing Derby on Sunday, Feb. 13 at Pleasant Point Road, Pleasant Point, Center Lovell, from 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For the biggest togue from Kezar Lake only — 1st Prize of $1,500; 2nd Prize of $500; 3rd Prize of $300; 4th and 5th Prizes of $100 each.

Age 15 and younger — 1st Prize of $100; 2nd Prize of $50; 3rd Prize of $20 for biggest “Any Fish.”

Kids’ Casting Contest at 11:30 a.m., prizes for all.

All participants must register at the registration table at the Pleasant Point Town Beach, Pleasant Point Road, Center Lovell, unless you have purchased a ticket in advance. Registration fee is $25.

All registrants are eligible for door prizes. Door prizes and the raffle prize will be announced during the awards ceremony at 4 p.m. The raffle prize consists of a 6x10 foot Sno-pro fishing shack with an estimated value of $4,800.

The cost of the ticket is $25 each or 5 for $100. Tickets may be purchased at the Lovell Hardware Store, Main Street, Lovell or by calling 207-928-9023.

Food booth menu includes breakfast sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, chili, and more. Ample parking.

Money raised from the Derby will provide four $1,000 scholarships for Fryeburg Academy seniors. Additional funds will enable the Lions to provide assistance to families in need for medical or other unforeseen expenses.

For more information, contact Colin Micklon at 207-925-1075 or e-mail colin@micktree.com and John Bacchiocchi at 207-925-3045.

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will be voted on by the public through Earth Day. In the past, the Upcycle Challenge has seen entries including: • A working chandelier made from old plastic bottles • A bike rack made from old bicycles • Clothing fashioned from plastic, old fabric, and other materials • Old clothing turned into hair scrunchies • Furniture from old tires • Movie projectors made

from all kinds of would-bejunk materials.

“We continue to be so impressed by the creativity of these students and their designs,” said Matt Grondin, ecomaine’s Communications Manager. “We’re excited to see what this round of sustainably-themed designs has in store.”

Guidelines, rules, and the entry form can be found online at ecomaine. org

(Continued from Page 4A) on the traps. Several times the wind caused the trap to go off and all the kids would scatter to see if there was a fish on the end of the line. Kids learned how to test the line and see if there was a fish on the hook without taking it totally out of the hole,” she said.

“They played snow tag tossed around some snowballs. Just enjoyed being out and socializing with other kiddos,” she said.

Several community groups came together to make the event possible.

“Sebago anglers and the local VFW are just the best organizations to volunteer for. I wouldn’t miss an opportunity to be part of anything that they did. They’re dedicated, knowledgeable sportsman but more than that they’re dedicated to helping people get out on the lake and take advantage of one of our most valuable resources here in Naples.

Long Lake,” Keinath said.

“They love what they do and it shows. They run like a well-oiled machine.”

Even Mother Nature cooperated, she said.

“Fortunately, there was plenty of sun. Sebago Anglers provided transportation from the beach out to the fishing shack and back,” she said.

“So not only did the families get to enjoy ice fishing but for some it was her first opportunity to have a ride on a Skidoos.

So many volunteers made the day possible. Between Sebago Anglers the VFW and Naples recreation department but also Q-Team [Tree Service] donated the wood and one of our avid ice-fishing families provided a treat shack. Yummy treats for kids and adults throughout the day.”

“We all got a chuckle when we heard we got twice the amount of fish we did last year,” she said.

The Naples Community Activities Department is having a family sledding event on Sunday, Feb. 27.

As part of that we are having a cardboard sled creativity contest. All the information regarding this event and the Virtual Snowman Contest can be found at www.townofnaples.org/recreation by clicking on the banners.

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Sports news

Wolverine Tracks

by Ben Custer

Bridgton Academy out there playing for each other and I’m just happy for all of them right now.

Results haven’t always gone our way this month, but there is no quit in this team.”

Bridgton returned to the court two days later against the Brewster Academy B team. With a jam-packed schedule, it was a chance for both schools to give depth players some welldeserved game time.

While the Wolverines ultimately fell 62-56, there were many positives to take away from the game.

Players like Andrew Heiden (Vienna, Va.), John Marcille (Rehoboth, Mass.), Nathan Brinkman (Trumbull, Conn.), and Tolga Yagiz (Geneva, Switzerland) logged heavy minutes and held Brewster to shooting 26% from the field. They played gritty defense all night, making sure that nothing came easy for the Bobcats. Ultimately, missed free throws and unforced errors proved fatal for the Wolverines, but Coach Skaggs remained positive after the loss, “It’s always tough when you leave free throws out there, but this was a learning experience

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On the final day of January, Bridgton Academy basketball earned their first win on the Wolverdome’s new floor with a 91-90 overtime barnburner over St. Thomas More.

The Wolverines came out of the gate hot, buoyed by an energetic crowd of their peers, but a few missed three-pointers to let St. Thomas More into the game. From then on, the momentum swung wildly and both teams accrued double-digit leads only to see them fade to a tie as the final buzzer sounded.

Overtime was electric as the crowd fueled both teams to defend every possession as though it was the last. After five heartstopping minutes, the Wolverdome erupted as Bridgton eked out the win by a single point. After the game, Assistant Coach Carter Skaggs, an alumnus from the Academy’s Class of 2016, was adamant about his team, “You can’t single out any player as the one who made the difference tonight. This was a true team win, with a lot of guys coming off the bench and putting in critical minutes.

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The Wolverdome will not host another game until Wednesday, Feb. 16, when Lee Academy comes to North Bridgton. COVID-19 restrictions mean that athletic events are only open to students and staff of the Academy and immediate family members until further notice.

Bridgton Academy hockey secured this year’s Fabello Cup, a trophy awarded annually to the winner of the season series played between Hebron Academy and Bridgton Academy, with a 3-2 overtime victory over the Lumberjacks.

Theo Jacobs (Hingham, Mass.) put in a stonewall performance in net, stopping 33 of 35 shots while Stone Devlin (West Falmouth, Mass.) scored both of the Wolverines’ goals in regulation. Defenseman Thomas Chase (Framingham, Mass.) made life hard on Hebron’s forwards, keeping the danger areas in front of the net clean and playing a punishing physical game along the boards. Ryan Bartlett (Oswego, N.Y.) sealed the Fabello Cup with his overtime goal, ensuring a rau-

cous bus ride home for the Wolverines.

Since their January journey to the Northwood Invitational in Lake Placid, the team has played a demanding schedule.

The hours on the road finally caught up with the Wolverines in their last two outings, a 5-1 defeat by the Twin City Thunder and a 6-1 defeat by North Shore Hockey Academy.

Bridgton kept the Thunder within reach for two periods before running out of gas in the third period when special team errors contributed to four goals against. With injuries piling up, Matt Lawlor (Marshfield, Mass.) scored Bridgton’s only goal in the lopsided loss to North Shore Academy.

Despite their recent struggles, the Wolverines are currently 15-12-4 and Head Coach Mike Meserve is happy with his team’s resolve.

“We’ve got a very tightknit, hard-working team that has bonded on and off the ice,” he explains, “this is one of the toughest schedules we’ve played in many years and I’m proud at how quickly the guys have come together as a team.”

The Wolverines will return to home ice on Sunday, Feb. 13 to face the New England Wolves U18s.

Snowshoe Festival next Saturday

NORWAY — After taking a year off in deference to the pandemic, the Norway Snowshoe Festival will once again kick off a week of outdoor winter fun on Saturday, Feb. 19.

Recognized in 2012 by the Maine Downtown Center as a uniquely Maine festival, the Norway Snowshoe Festival returns for its 11th year to celebrate Norway’s rich cultural heritage of arts and crafts. This year’s snowshoe festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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The day will begin with 2k, 5k, and 10k snowshoe races on the ski trails at Roberts Farm (to register go to www.runsignup.com), followed by provisions at the fire circle, a traditional snowshoe fashion parade judged by Norway’s own Kim Hamlin, and Family games on snowshoes (egg and spoon, musical chairs, 100-yard dash, parents’ pulk pull).

New this year will be a corn-toss biathlon on snowshoes for all ages: family teams run laps and subtract

HIGH SCHOOL Slalom Single Course race at Shawnee Peak, Feb. 7 GIRLS’ STANDINGS Team Score: Yarmouth 19, Lake Region 19, Fryeburg Academy 75.5 Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Ashley Pelletier, LR 49.61 55.21 1:44.82 3. Lauren Roy, LR 53.66 57.33 1:50.99 5. Reannah Dingley, LR 1:02.84 1:05.04 2:07.88 10. Laura Dutton, LR 1:08.52 1:11.56 2:20.08 11. Holly Duigan, LR 1:08.77 1:12.77 2:21.54 13. Gabriela Ruiz, FA 1:13.46 1:14.41 2:27.87 15. Emily Rock, LR 1:02.88 1:27.87 2:30.75 17. Elsie Leonard, FA 1:13.48 1:25.28 2:38.76 19. Bridget Whelan, FA 1:35.01 1:31.42 3:06.43 — Hazel Lewis, FA DNF 1:20.13 — Eliza Thorne, FA 53.88 DNF — Lyla Levesque, LR 1:07.50 DNF BOYS’ STANDINGS Team Score: Fryeburg Academy 22, Yarmouth 42, Lake Region no score Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Zach Vogel, LR 47.25 47.35 1:34.60 4. Hogan Bemis, FA 50.82 53.41 1:44.23 5. Bermat Parramon, FA 52.38 55.85 1:48.23 6. Holden Edenbach, FA 54.62 55.92 1:50.54 7. Dana Hamlin, FA 55.57 57.21 1:52.78 8. Ian Jacobson, FA 55.41 57.57 1:52.98 9. Chandler Thorne, FA 56.78 56.34 1:53.12 10. Danali Jensen, FA 56.00 59.04 1:55.04 11. Ethan St. Pierre, FA 58.33 58.69 1:57.02 12. Gabe Grace, FA 56.78 1:02.11 1:58.89 14. Nicholas Turner, FA 57.89 1:02.89 2:00.78 15. Ethan Nemeth, FA 1:03.39 59.84 2:03.23 16. Jordi Gimno, FA 1:02.16 1:06.25 2:08.41 17. Jacob Gilmore, LR 1:05.19 1:04.39 2:09.58 18. Aaron Zakon, FA 1:06.00 1:06.51 2:12.51 19. Corbin Blake, FA 1:07.76 1:09.90 2:17.66 20. David Bellis-Bennett, FA 1:07.40 1:12.65 2:20.05 21. Ryan Meade, FA 1:18.81 1:09.77 2:28.58 22. Carlos Oliva, FA 1:16.24 1:14.87 2:31.11 23. Ben Allocco, FA 1:18.07 1:16.97 2:35.04 MIDDLE SCHOOL Triple C Giant Slalom at Shawnee Peak, Feb. 1 GIRLS’ STANDINGS Team Scores: Yarmouth 16, Windham 42, Molly Ockett 55, Lake Region no score Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Kahler Marsh, YAR 28.53 28.95 57.48 4. Madison Frost, LRMS 30.59 31.03 1:01.62 5. Addison Klimek, LRMS 31.15 30.56 1:01.71 9. Brackett-Anne Clark, MO 31.75 32.43 1:04.18 11. Madison Murray, MO 32.70 33.72 1:06.42 15. Sirena Thompson, LRMS 35.13 36.53 1:11.66 17. Avery Turner, MO 38.64 40.07 1:18.71 18. Haley Spofford, MO 39.60 41.40 1:21.00 BOYS’ STANDINGS Team Scores: Yarmouth 16, Lake Region 30, Windham 52, Molly Ockett 116 Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Elias Kelly, YAR 27.65 28.17 55.82 2. Peyton Toomey, LRMS 28.38 28.13 56.51 7. Abe Grace, LRMS 30.53 30.70 1:01.23 10. Brady Chappell, LRMS 33.41 28.76 1:02.17 11. Adrian Wozich, LRMS 31.11 31.33 1:02.44 13. Remi Sirois, LRMS 33.44 32.67 1:06.11 14. Josh Wright, LRMS 32.80 33.44 1:06.24 17. Colin Varney, LRMS 35.30 34.75 1:10.05 20. Wyatt Levesque, LRMS 36.22 36.05 1:12.27 24. Myles Coleman, MO 37.07 38.17 1:15.24 26. Bennett Harper, MO 37.54 39.05 1:16.59 28. Calvin Martin, LRMS 39.84 38.26 1:18.10 32. Nolan Hansen, MO 43.25 42.71 1:25.96 34. Rhett Harper, MO 45.25 43.52 1:28.77 35. Connor Spofford, MO 49.97 50.04 1:40.01

seconds with accurate corn toss throws. TruStrength athletics will lug their tug ‘o war rope to the Preserve for a festival favorite — the 5person team snowshoe tug of war (register on runsignup. com). The day’s finale will be a short snowshoe to hot cocoa served at the viewpoint overlooking Lake Pennessseewassee. For the full program and additional information: https://www. wfltmaine.org/snowshoefestival.

Why a snowshoe festival? Farmington celebrates Chester Greenwood, who invented the earmuff, Kingfield has the Stanley Museum honoring the Stanley twins, and Rockland

prides itself as the birthplace of Louise Nevelson and Edna St. Vincent Millay. Norway has its snowshoe industries and Mellie Dunham. Norway, once self-proclaimed as “The Snowshoe Town of America” was home to four major snowshoe industries between 1850 and 1980: Dunham, H.H. Hosmer, Snowcraft, and Tubbs. Norway snowshoes took Peary to the North Pole, Byrd to the South Pole, and supported our U.S. troops during WWI and WWII. Echoing the festival, an exhibit of Norway-Made, Norway-owned snowshoes will be on display at Café Nomad and at the Norway Brewing Company throughout February.

Regional Sports

February 10, 2022 The Bridgton News, Page 7A

Lakers finally shake pesky Flyers

ONE-HANDED FLOATER shot by Lake Region freshman center Jackson Libby over Waynflete’s Cole Isherwood.

(Rivet Photo)

H.S. recaps BOYS’ BASKETBALL Cape 56, Raiders 47: Behind a game-high 19 points from center Will Hallam, the Raiders nearly erased a disastrous second quarter when the Capers went off for a 20-4 run last Wednesday. FA whittled away by outscoring the hosts by 10 in the third quarter, making things quite interesting headed into the final eight minutes.

Up by three, the Capers (9-7) sealed the win with a 21-15 quarter as Owen Tighe scored eight of his 10 points during the frame.

Gunnar Saunders knocked down a pair of three-pointers and finished with 16 points for the Raiders (6-9). Bobby Hallam chipped in 7 points including a trey, Jordan Zerner had 3-pointer and Benjamin Vlug had two points.

Greely 64, Lakers 60: Senior Noah Duprey was red hot to open last Wednesday’s road game in Cumberland, letting fly the 3-ball and sinking five from downtown to open the game with 17 points.

That put the Lakers up 25-14.

But, Greely’s calling card all season has been their ability to comeback. And, they did at the Lakers’ expense. The Rangers regrouped with a 15-6 and 16-9 middle quarters and upended the Lakers.

Duprey connected for six 3-pointers and totaled a gamehigh 29 points. Jacob Stone connected for two 3s and finished with 13 points. Jacob Chadbourne tossed in 6 points, Brock Gibbons 4, Evan Duprey 3 (trey), Grady Garland 3 and Wes Martin 2.

Raiders 60, Gray-NG 54 OT: The Hallam Brothers thwarted a FA meltdown at Gray Saturday, scoring 14 and 13 points respectively as the Raiders beat the Patriots in overtime.

FA enjoyed early leads of 19-13 and 32-23. But, GrayNG scrapped back from a 42-30 deficit with a 16-4 rally in the fourth quarter to force overtime.

Gunnar Saunders fired in 8 points for the Raiders (7-9) while Bryce Richardson connected for 8 points, Benjamin Vlug added 8, Roy Mugabe 4, Liam Quinn 2, Boone Douglass 2, and Geri Dalu 1.

Playoff Picture Lakers: With their regular season in the books, the Lakers will play the waiting game this week as other teams play either one or two games to finish out. At the moment, LR at 10-8 is the #8 seed in Class B South. If the Lakers hold that spot, they will host a first-round game this coming Tuesday. Coach Ryan Martin plans to focus on situations as he prepares his team for the post-season.

To stay sharp, the Lakers will host a scrimmage Friday against Winthrop.

Raiders: At press time, the Raiders at 8-9 were ranked #7 in Class A South. FA has one game left on the regular season schedule, a home game yesterday against Freeport (9-7).

At #7 or #8, the Raiders are in line to host a first-round playoff game.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Capers 41, Raiders 38: In a tightly contest battle last Wednesday, the Raiders had a tough time getting the ball to drop in the fourth quarter as Cape Elizabeth (2-10) rallied with a 9-4 run to claim an away victory.

Sydney Shaw lead the Raiders (3-10) with 12 points, including a pair of 3-pointers. The Raiders got good scoring balance as Emily Walker netted 8 points, including a 3-pointer, while Brooke Emery and Emma Rydman each tossed in 6 points. Camden Jones knocked down a 3-ball, while Katy McIntyre had 2 points and Adriana MasSoto sank a foul shot.

Greely 45, Lakers 26: For three quarters, the Lakers stayed within striking range against Greely (10-4), but sufHS SCOREBOARD, Page 8A

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer At first glance, nothing about Waynflete likely struck fear into the minds of Lake Region players.

The Flyers lacked overall size.

They weren’t flashy.

But, Laker Coach Ryan Martin expected the Flyers to give his club all they could handle Saturday afternoon in the regular season finale at Nutting Gym. “Rich Henry does a great job every year coaching his team — they are disciplined, they play hard, they are undersized a little bit but they made their free throws, they don’t gamble on defense, they rebound, they do all the things it takes to be a good team,” Coach Martin said.

He could add determined, feisty and persistent.

The Flyers pushed the Lakers hard all day, forcing the hosts to make their foul shots in the final minutes — which they did, going 7-of-8 — to secure a 52-47 victory and reach the 10-win plateau.

“We made some shots in the fourth quarter — some 3s — and that made the difference. We play well in the last eight minutes of games, but it would be nice if we could play like that for a full 32 minutes,” Coach Martin said. “It’s hard to play that hard and be consistent, but that’s what we’re striving for — be a team that can make a run in the tournament.”

If the Lakers needed a tight, pressure game before the playoffs start, the Flyers provided them with one.

Initially, the Lakers executed the game plan — dump the ball inside to burly center Jackson Libby and let him muscle to the rim for some easy hoops. Libby (9 points, 8 rebounds) scored on the team’s first two possessions.

Turnovers then plagued the Lakers and the Flyers scored back-to-back hoops to take a 12-9 lead.

LR broke a 6-0 run as Jacob Stone (game-high 17 points, 8 rebounds) showed some good footwork in the lane to free himself for a bucket.

“I felt we were more athletic and bigger,” Coach Martin said. “The focus for us coming in to this game was to get the ball inside because we knew we had the size advantage. Jackson and Jake Stone are two guys who can score it inside. I don’t think we did a great job of that because we took some quick shots and some quick 3s, which we are trying to improve on.”

While LR continued to launch behind the arc, Jacob Chadbourne knocked down his second 3-ball of the half, and Stone followed with his own 3-dagger as the Lakers took a 21-19 half-

FALLING BACK BUT IN CONTROL OF THE REBOUND is Lake Region junior Jacob Chadbourne, who netted 15 points and collected 9 rebounds to lead LRHS to a victory Saturday over Waynflete.

(Rivet Photo) time lead. Good ball move- most high school basket- been okay shots in the first ment enabled the shooters ball players can’t do — he’s half, but when it’s a threeto get wide open looks, and shifty, he’s athletic, he’s possession game with under increased their probability of strong and jumps well, he two minutes left, we have to making the downtown jump- can finish at the rim and work for great shots only,” ers. shoot the 3,” Coach Martin Coach Martin said. “Again, Coach Martin re-empha- said of the junior guard. “He we haven’t practiced a lot sized the need to get the has the package offensively the last three to four weeks ball inside, and the Lakers to by a dynamic scorer at because there have been so found success, scoring 14 this level. He gets better, bet- many games. It will be great points in the quarter includ- ter every day. He’s someone for us to have a full week of ing a strong baseline drive we’re going to lean on at practice and get a chance to

by Stone, who converted and playoff time.” work on those little things added a foul shot. He again But, Flyer senior guard and clean a few things up.” showed his strong inside-out Henry Hart (12 points) Junior forward Matt Adey game, swishing a 3-pointer. became a real thorn in the (11 points) scored with 1:34 A quick burst and drive by Lakers’ side. Hart kept the left as the Flyers trailed just Chadbourne and a Libby Flyers in the game with his 47-43. Just what the coach power move put the Lakers hustle and sharpshooting. had ordered, Chadbourne up 35-32 entering the final He forced a turnover and drove to the hoop, was quarter. scored an easy lay-up, con- fouled and made both foul “In the second half, we verted a fastbreak into two shots. The foul put the Flyers did a better job going to more points, knocked down over the limit, giving LR the rim, and a little better a pull-up jumper and drained two shots at the line for the job putting some ball pres- a 3-pointer. remaining 1:07. sure on them. I thought we “He’s a tough kid. He’s Adey scored again to struggled with that in the quick and shifty. I also think make it 49-45. first half and let them get too he understands the game Stone was fouled with comfortable offensively,” very well. He’s a floor gen- 40.2 seconds, and he made Coach Martin said. eral,” Coach Martin said of both shots.

It appeared the Lakers Hart. “He is good on film, Nico Kirby scored off a might finally shake the pesky but even better in person. nifty reverse lay-up to keep Flyers when Chadbourne He’s an all-around good the Flyers alive, 51-47 with (15 points, 9 rebounds) player.”

13.2 seconds left. and guard Noah Duprey LR left the door open for LR sophomore Evan (10 points, 5 rebounds, 2 the Flyers to rally by taking Duprey knocked down 1-ofsteals) dropped back-to-back quick outside shots rather 2 foul shots to nail down a 3-pointers to build a 45-36 than run some clock and 52-47 win. lead with 3:54 left. search out a higher percentIt wasn’t easy, but it was “Jacob has been the most age scoring chance. exactly the type of pressure athletic player on the court “We took some bad shots situation Coach Martin’s every night we’ve played when it was time and score group likely needed as the this year. He can do things situations. They may have playoffs loom.

The two WMC indoor track & field meets on Friday were postponed due to the recent storm and were combined into one bigger meet at Bowdoin College on Saturday.

“I am thankful we were able to make the meet up, but disappointed that the two meets had to be combined,” Laker Coach Mark Snow said. “It’s nice for the kids to have goals of getting a personal record (PR), but also nice when they place in the meet.

Combining the meets made that difficult, especially for our small boys’ team.”

The highlight was Sadie Plummer knocking another six seconds off her PR in the 800 meters and provisionally qualifying for the state meet. She placed

third in the event. Another 3.3 seconds off Saturday’s 2:43.28 and she will automatically qualify. Sadie also had a PR for her split in the 4x200 meter relay.

Also earning two PRs in the meet were Ethan Kutella (long jump and 4x200 split) and Ezra Gronlund (4x200 split and breaking 2:20 in the 800 meters).

Three Lakers had three PRs in the meet. Angelo Leo’s were in the hurdles, 200 meters and 4x200 relay. Abigail Roberts long and triple jumped to PRs and she tied her relay split PR. She won the 800 meters and triple jump and finished fourth in the long jump to lead the team in scoring. Sam LaVerdiere IN FULL STRIDE is Lake Region’s Marissa Harlow chopped over 10 seconds during Indoor Track & Field at the University of Southern Maine field house.

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Tracksters big push to qualify

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Meeting quorum (Continued from Page 3A) “Currently, the policy states that there will be no holiday pay for per diem employees, which is essentially all of our public safety people. But it also says that ‘all employees’ required

to work on a holiday shall receive the rate of pay as listed, and there are different levels of compensation depending on the holiday. In one section it says that we don’t pay [per diem workers] and in another section says

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we do.”

“To remain competitive in the employment market, we need to offer holiday pay.

We have already been paying some type of holiday pay to entice those employees,” Hawley said.

He recommended changing it so that it was very clear that per diem employees are included in those who

Drop line at these derbies

(Continued from Page 5A) SATURDAY, FEB. 19 As part of the Bridgton Winter Carnival, sponsored by the Greater Bridgton-Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, there will be a Kids’ Ice Fishing Derby (sponsored

by Unc’L Lunkers) at 9 a.m. at Highland Lake in Bridgton. Register kids at 8 a.m. at Unc’L Lunkers Bait & Tackle located at 8 Gage Street, Bridgton.

SUNDAY, FEB. 20 Denmark Lions Annual Children’s Fishing Derby, ages 16 and under (must be accompanied by an

adult), in memory of Philip Richardson, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the boat launch at Moose Pond on Lake Road.

Rain date Feb. 27. Hot dogs and hamburgers and hot cocoa. Prizes for biggest, most and smallest.

SATURDAY, FEB. 26 HARRISON — The Annual Family Ice Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Kids 15 and under cost $10 and adults $15 Come join Harrison Rec on Long Lake for a day of ice fishing! There will be four age groups in which the first,

second and third place winners will receive a prize! The first 20 kids to register will receive a bag of goodies! You must be registered in order to qualify for a prize!

Registrations can be completed online at harrisonmaine.org, go to Parks & Recreation and click “online registrations” or at the Town Office until Feb. 26 at the Town Office or the morning of at the boat launch until 9 a.m.

For more information, contact Harrison Rec Director Kayla Laird at klaird@harrisonmaine.org or call 583-2241 ext. 304.

(Continued from Page 7A) fered a power outage over the final eight minutes as the Rangers pulled away with a 14-5 run.

Shelby-Lynne Sheldrick paced the Laker offense with 10 points, knocking down a pair of treys. Elle Hall chipped in 6 points, and Liz Smith sank a pair of 3s. Brianna Sargent scored 4 points for the Lakers (5-12).

Gray-NG 38, Raiders

30: The Raiders (3-11) gave highly-ranked GrayNG (11-5) a run for their money Saturday, matching the Patriots nearly hoop for hoop over the first three quarters — 5-5, 9-8 and 11-10.

But, the Pats pulled away over the final eight minutes by outscoring the host Raiders 13-7. Shelby Purslow lead FA with 9 points while Emma Rydman netted 5 points. Other scor-

ers were: Sydney Shaw 4, Katy McIntyre 4, Camden Jones 3, Ally Southwick 2, Brooke Emery 2 and Emily Walker 1.

Lakers 45, Waynflete 24: Elle Hall scored 11 points, Shelby-Lynne Sheldrick added 10 and Bella Smith tossed in 7 points as the Lakers recorded a road win over the Flyers.

Playoff Picture Lakers: At 6-12 and their regular season in the books, the Lakers will sit and wait to see how the final Heals shake out. At #12, the Lakers will be a road team.

Raiders: With a game left against Freeport (before press time), the Raiders presently sit at #11 in Class A South with a 4-11 mark.

They will be a road team in the first round of the playoffs.

ICE HOCKEY Ice Cats 4, Marshwood/ Traip/Sanford/Noble 1: It was tough to beat goalie Noah Grant Saturday at Dover Arena as the Ice Cat netminder recorded 23 saves to help lead his club to a win.

The Ice Cats (103) got goals from Caleb Micklon, Myles Garland, Jacob Lemery and Owen Galligan. Recording assists were Kaden Neureuther and Wyatt Knightly.

H.S weekly scoreboard

WMC INDOOR TRACK & FIELD Week 5 Results (PR) — Personal Record Girls’ Standings: York 58, Greely 45, Freeport 36, Lake Region 32, Yarmouth 15, St. Dom’s 12, Cape Elizabeth 6, Wells 4, Poland 4, Gray-NG 2 Junior 55 Meters: 1. Abigail Jacobson, Greely, 7.93; 21.

Ava Johnson, LR, 9.45; 25. Delaina Grover, LR, 9.60; 29.

Alexia Cricones, LR, 10.19 (PR); 30. Madison Shepard, LR, 10.30 200 Meters: 1. Abigail Jacobson, Greely, 28.06; 13.

Marissa Harlow, LR, 34.19 Shot Put: 1. Maisie Lerette, Gray-NG, 27-7.50; 6.

Delaina Grover, LR, 21-2.50; 7. Madison Shepard, LR, 19-5; 8. Alexia Cricones, LR, 16-1 Senior 200 Meters: 1. Tori Hews, Cape, 27.44; 8. Leah Plummer, LR, 30.38 400 Meters: 1. Elle Jowett, Greely, 1:02.17; 6. Leah Plummer, LR, 1:08.44 High Jump: 1. Autumn Gerry, St. Dom’s, 4-10; 4. Leah Plummer, LR, 4-6 800 Meters: 1. Abigail Roberts, LR, 2:34.46; 3. Sadie Plummer, LR, 2:43.28 (PR) 4X200 Relay: 1. Greely, 1:57.67; 5. Lake Region, 2:05.55 (Ava Johnson 35.4, Sadie Plummer 30.6, Abigail Roberts 30.6, Leah Plummer 29.0) Long Jump: 1. Lia Traficonti, Greely, 15-0; 4. Abigail Roberts, LR, 13-7; 18. Alexia Cricones, LR, 8-8 Triple Jump: 1. Abigail Roberts, LR, 32-6 (PR) Boys’ Standings: York 64, St. Dom’s 44, Poland 39, Freeport 34, Cape Elizabeth 19, Wells 16, Greely 12, North Yarmouth Academy 6, Gray-NG 1 Junior 55 Meters: 1. Justin Corporon, NYA, 7.12; 30.

Ethan Kutella, LR, 10.08 200 Meters: 1. Nick Hoy, York, 24.71; 12. Ethan Kutella, LR, 29.51; 16. Angelo Leo, LR, 31.34 55 Meter Hurdles: 1. Charlie Newton, York, 9.37; 8.

Angelo Leo, LR, 11.22 (PR) Senior High Jump: 1. Henry Horne, Freeport, 5-8; 11.

Ezra Gronlund, LR, 4-8 800 Meters: 1. Domenic Antonelli, Poland, 2:06.56; 11.

Ezra Gronlund, LR, 2:19.76 (PR); 16. Sam LaVerdiere, LR, 2:25.48 (PR); 23. Tristan Cormier, LR, 2:42.48 Mile Run: 1. Henry Horne, Freeport, 4:50.29; 8. Sam LaVerdiere, LR, 5:25.35 (PR); 16. Tristan Cormier, LR, 6:03.22 (PR) 4X200 Relay: 1. York, 1:40.31; 8. Lake Region, 1:57.12 (Ethan Kutella 29.0, Ezra Gronlund 27.4, Angelo Leo 31.5, Sam LaVerdiere 29.2) Long Jump: 1. Robey Rose, Wells, 19-5; 20. Ethan Kutella, LR, 13-2.50 (PR); 21. Angelo Leo, LR, 12-10

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(Continued from Page 7A) off his PRs in the mile and 800 meters. He also had a PR split in the relay.

“We look forward to the league championships this Friday at USM. Our last chance for every team member to get a PR and finish the season on a high note,” Coach Snow said.

receive holiday pay.

“In this day-and-age, if you don’t cross your T’s and dot your I’s, it leaves it open to interpretation,” Hawley said.

Selectman Shane made the motion to accept proposed change since Presidents’ Day will occur before the board meets again. The vote, 4-0, supported the change.

On Monday, there were a few items tabled until more members could be available.

One of those topics tabled until the Feb. 28 meeting is the renewal of the United States Post Office (USPO) lease to rent the space in the town hall.

The lease “will expire on Aug. 31 of this year. I’m asking the board what to do with that lease moving forward,” Naples Town Manager John Hawley said.

The decision would be taking into consideration the proposal to build a new town hall and community center that may or may not include space for the post office.

“I would rather have move this to next meetings so that we can all discuss it,” Vice-chairman Caron said.

At one point, Caron said that Grattelo had texted him saying he wanted to table that topic and be part of the discussion.

Via Zoom, Rogers said, “The post office might want to be involved in this project.”

Caron said, “We don’t deal with the U.S. Post Office directly. We work with a person who is assigned for Southern Maine to bring forward the contract. We will be dealing with this middle person who has authority.”

Selectman Shane suggested the next motion.

“Let’s go back to what you said in the beginning.

Let’s table it until the next meeting,” he said.

The board voted, 4-0, to postpone the post office lease discussion.

Pantry, C-HELP need to relocate

(Continued from Page 3A) (Robbins pointed out that clients are given a box and can choose products, rather than handed preselected items), and then walking up the stairs to Community HELP, where they can find gently-used clothing items.

Robbins spoke highly of dedicated volunteers, numbering 15 — which includes several members of her

immediate family. “They’re a great group,” she said.

“We work well together.

We know it gets stressful at times, but we get along. It’s like a family.”

Robbins remains optimistic that a solution will be found, hopefully sooner than later.

“It takes a lot for someone to walk through those doors and ask for help.

People will ask what they

have to bring with them, and I tell them the only thing we require is a smile.

They say, ‘we can do that.’

Good,” said Robbins, who has worked the pantry since 2008. “It’s hard at times, but I enjoy it. We all understand the importance of what we do here.”

Now, they need to find a new home to keep serving a population that relies upon them.

The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity announced that Norway Savings Bank has again sponsored the museum as an underwriter of their 2022 Summer Season with a donation of $2,500.

The museum will use the funds to continue providing educational activities and programs that engage the community in art, ingenuity, and history. This year’s major event will be a tour of local barns, to be held in July.

“The Rufus Porter Museum is encouraged by the continued support of Norway Savings Bank as we

continue to grow and expand our outreach to the community,” stated Karla Leandri Rider, museum executive director. “While every season is important, 2022

is shaping up to be a very exciting time at the museum, and we could not do all that we do without the backing of our local businesses such as Norway Savings Bank.”

Bank underwrites museum series

BHS to host lecture series

Mike Davis of the Bridgton Historical Society will present one lecture per month from January through June on different topics relating to the history of Bridgton and the Lake Region.

The February lecture will be the second of a two-part series on the history of Pleasant Mountain. The program will take place on Sunday, Feb. 13, at 1 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot Street, in downtown Bridgton. The snow date is Feb. 20. The program is open to the public and donations are accepted.

For more information and to RSVP, please contact BHS at 207-647-3699.

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Opinion & Comment

February 10, 2022, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

Independent Thought

by Rev. Robert Plaisted Guest Columnist

Groundhog Day 2.0

The classic 1993 comedy/fantasy film, Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray, depends on a scientifically impossible dilemma. A TV weatherman, covering the annual celebration in Punxsutawney, Pa., becomes stuck in a time loop. He’s forced to relive Feb. 2 over and over, until he wises up and does the right thing. It takes several trips around the loop before he understands that the problem isn’t the time loop; the problem is him. He does one stupid, destructive thing after another, but the only way he can escape the loop is to change himself. He abandons his fears and selfish motives, and finally gets off his not-very-merry-go-round.

The film is an allegory. We humans seem determined to recycle our old mistakes and disasters again and again until, someday, hopefully, we may admit that we’re wrong and begin making restitution. Clearly, that day isn’t here yet. One oft-quoted definition of insanity is doing the same thing again and again while expecting a different result.

In 1776, Thomas Jefferson wrote, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” Jefferson was among the greatest thinkers of his day, but he remained very much a man of his time. No one in 1776 seriously believed that women were created equal to men, or should be allowed to vote, own property, sign contracts, operate businesses, or any of a dozen other things we barely think about today. It took us until 1920 just to accept the fact that women have the right to vote. When Jefferson wrote “men,” he meant men.

He also meant white men. In the view of 18th century American gentlemen, dark skin made people subhuman.

They were property, like cattle and sheep, listed without names on census reports. The Constitution accorded each African-American the status of 3/5 of a person for census purposes. The Supreme Court ruled in its 1857 Dred Scott decision that the Constitution never intended for black people to be citizens, and that they had no human rights that white people had to respect. Another century would pass before we got serious about ensuring the right of every adult American to cast a ballot.

Remember that the United States of America began as colonies controlled by the British, French, Dutch and Spanish monarchies. Our Revolutionary War was a rebellion by colonial planters in the south and merchants in the north, sparked by their desire to control their own economic lives. Both the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution were written by wealthy white men, for wealthy white men. Only 12-15% of Americans could vote in the 1789 election, when George Washington became our first president. Since then, we have been on a slow, painful pilgrimage to make the promises of our Founders become facts for all our citizens. That hardwon progress is now being threatened by a new “Dred Scott” Supreme Court.

Last September, I wrote a column on the clauses in the Preamble to the Constitution. I said that until we, the people, are able to form a more perfect union and establish justice, we cannot insure domestic tranquility or secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. Our current crisis makes GROUNDHOG 2.0, Page 4B

Letters Knowledge of history essential

To The Editor: I was born and raised in post-war Germany, West Germany to be specific. I grew up with the comforting fact that the U.S.A. protected us from a Russian invasion.

We still were never quite sure if we wouldn’t wake up one day seeing Russian tanks in front of our door. The cold war lasted from 1946 to 1991.

Russia under Putin’s lead-

ership is flexing its muscle attempting to regain its influence and territories lost. Putin is threatening to invade the Ukraine. In a letter published here last week, the suggestion was made to care for our own southern border instead of looking to places far away. A lot of misconceptions were presented, but most startling was the naivete and lack of historical knowledge in regards to Russian aggression and expansionism and the danger of it to us and the world. To relate the issues of our own southern border to Russian aggression is not only short sighted, but makes no sense. It’s like comparing a conflict with our neighbor next door to bracing for an air

FRESH SNOW spurred plenty of activity on Moose Pond in Bridgton.

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The meanings of groundhogs & eggs

Howdy neighbor!

Now I’m not sure about you, but it seemed to me last week, that a lot of people rather overlooked this year’s Groundhog Day. Of course, regular readers of our little column here will remember my perennial fondness for this old holiday, and the absolute stock I place in it — right up there alongside the faithful Almanac — for determining our coming weather, but this year it seemed that everywhere I went on that auspicious day, when I told people it was Groundhog Day, they were surprised to hear it. There has been a lot going on of late, both in town and in the wider world, which catches up our attention. But, I would urge all of us to pay more heed to New England’s own rodent, Cassandra, as his verdict is already affecting us.

For any that missed it, yes, the little rascal did indeed see his shadow, and by that portent judged we’re due for that dread forecast “six more weeks of winter,” which always feels so familiar this time of year. To his credit, old man Boreas sure wasted no time in living up to the new expectation; as if eager to prove his might and meet the charge laid out before him, Thursday brought a late-night snowfall which, continuing all day Friday, must’ve dropped close to two feet of snow on our little village.

To my part, that Thursday evening, I was in the White

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by Michael Davis BHS Assistant Director Hills on a sightseeing trip, and come dusk I was trying to beat the change from rain to snow in a hopeful trek over the Kanc to Lincoln — a race I did not win, and which delayed my return a good hour more than hoped. So by the time the state line brought the familiar Pequawket countryside into view, I descended back into Maine to find a squall in Fryeburg, which only strengthened as Bridgton drew nearer. Come Friday morning, we were snowed in, and barring a quick jaunt to South Bridgton and a perilous negotiation of Choate’s Hill (only passable, I might add, as there no other cars on the road), it was rather nice to take the day in rest, with only shoveling and tending the fire on the to-do list.

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Feeling well and connected

By Megan-Mack Nicholson Guest Columnist Connection. I have a feeling I’ve written about this topic before, but there never seems to be an end to what I want to say. It appears my life varies in depth and that depth is directly correlated to the degree in which I am connected to self, others, and nature. Although I know it isn’t true, I feel less-than when I’ve pulled the plug on connecting.

It’s probably the same reason I’m not very good at surface conversations, fumbling as I do to talk about the upcoming weather, often longing for that deeper sense of connection and dare I say, belonging. I find it fascinating how the change of the seasons often shifts the focus of our connection. The summer months seem to be steeped in family outings and community connections. During the winter months, I seem to turn inward to calibrate how connected I am to self, my dreams, my creative expression, and the desire to manifest newness.

No matter the time of year, there’s one connection that will hopefully forever stay a constant with me, and that’s my connection to the natural world and its elements. It’s almost like Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs based on connection. If I’m not connected to nature, I can’t be completely attack. This view is showing a lack of understanding of the world. We must wonder who the real fool is?

Ursula Flaherty Bridgton

Thank you amazing community

To The Editor: Dear Bridgton community. On Dec. 11, 2021, I (Melissa Scammon) started my day like everybody else in this town. Getting ready for work, but on my walk to work, my life changed for the worse, in the drop of a hat. As I was walking to work, a person came up behind me to brutally attack me. I could not believe such evil could happen in our little town of Bridgton. That day has changed my life.

It has been two months since that day. I already had two surgeries since then and maybe a third one to come.

I have a good chance of not having my third surgery. The only reason why that is possible is because of the great support system of my fiancé (Kevin Benoit) and this amazing community. This community has done amazing things WITH LOVE from Bridgton, have a happy Valentine’s to help me get through this.

Day on Monday.

(Photo by Paula Rubinow)

I could have never done this alone. People have come to my house to help change my bandage, send me care packages to help with my healing, came to my apartment and gave me a lymphatic massage, cleaned our apartment when we just could not do that, helped with transportation for doctors’ appointments or groceries, donated groceries, and sent us beautiful flowers.

Also, let’s not forget everybody’s extreme kindness, support and generosity of donating to the GoFundMe page. Also, everything Macdonald Motors, Oberg Insurance, Bridgton Storage and Consignment, the community, and unknown people and business that helped me in getting a car.

We are sorry it took us so long to write this thank you, but it has been a long road of healing. I do have many more doctors’ appointments to go before being close to fully healed. We are forever grateful for everything everybody has done for us. All these kind donations have helped me in countless ways. This community is just full of love.

Bridgton will be our home forever. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Melissa Scammon and Kevin Benoit Bridgton

Earth Notes

“Earth Notes” is an outgrowth of a deep ecology discussion group. Writers reflect a delight in, and concern for, the earth and are individually responsible for opinions and information.

Community members are invited to submit articles.

connected to all pieces of who I am and I can’t be truly connected to others if I’m not first connected to myself.

As a Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide with the ANFT, my job is to assist others in deepening these connections through invitations to interact with the more than human world. This past weekend, the area I live in Maine received about 20 inches of snow during a 12-hour period of snowfall and high winds. The National Weather Service defines a blizzard as a storm with large amounts of snow or blowing snow with winds greater than 35 mph, visibility less than a quarter of a mile and lasts for at least three hours. So, with the fact I couldn’t see across my field CONNECTED, Page 3B

National Debt

To The Editor: Last week, our national debt surpassed $30 trillion. That is 30 with 12 zeroes following it or 30,000,000,000,000. A trillion dollars is a figure so large that most people cannot conceptualize what it would take to get 1 trillion dollars, never mind 30 trillion.

Get your calculator out and figure out how long it would take you to save 1 trillion dollars if you could put $1,000,000 per day in the bank.

Shocking isn’t it!

Mark Lopez Bridgton

New world

To The Editor: I would like to talk about “extensionality.”

Extensionality in the way I’m defining it is “love in action” or that is to say, extend as much love, care, and concern to people and nature as possible. Why do I want to talk about it? Because there is a new world on the horizon and new words are needed to adequately describe that world.

This new world concerns a global democratic technoc-

racy. It is a fair and square sharing world government — a system to govern our planet by equitably sharing all the Earth’s resources — a global resource-based economic system. The ideology of this system is called resourceism, which is itself guided by the ideology of veganism — with both being guided by the Golden Rule: “don’t do anything to another, that you would not want done to yourself,” or simply the precept of “love your neighbor.”

What I am proposing is a system of global self-rule that uses the intelligent and humane application of science and technology to eliminate scarcity and want by providing abundance for all people, thereby establishing a peaceful, ecologically stable, and thriving planet. This system, I might add, is possible using today’s science and technology. We only need consensus and the will to make it so.

Let’s build a better world together.

Victor Hugo remarked, “Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come.”

There is much more I want to share with you. If you would like to discuss what I propose, please message me via Facebook: @corthellmichael.

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Networks On the skids

To The Editor: The CNN, Cable News Network, took a ratings dive of 90% after their 2021 coverage, according to the New York Post. The network has had many problems including the firing of Chris Cuomo and several other sex scandals involving children. Jeff Zucker, president of CNN, was recently fired.

In addition, Rachael Maddow, number one rated star on MSNBC, has left her 9 p.m. slot until at least April.

She is considering a move to streaming podcasts.

Fox News now has more Democrat viewers than CNN or MSNBC, according to the Daily Mail. Fox News just finished 25 years on primetime, including six years as

the most popular cable news channel. Wow, what a switch!

Could it be that CNN viewers are fed up with the partisan, biased coverage of news and events? Tired of their never-ending false coverage of Russia and Trump?

Tired of the ceaseless fawning of the Biden administration while ignoring the Afghanistan withdrawal, the southern border, rising inflation, drugs, etc.? When will they report on Hunter Biden’s laptop from hell?

It will be interesting to see how these left leaning cable news companies will react to these ratings drubbings. Will they clean house and hire new correspondents that are more “middle of the road?”

Time will tell.

Bill Preis Bridgton

Biden’s America

To The Editor: Never again should the American people allow a presidential candidate to disappear from public view and scrutiny for the entire duration of a presidential campaign. Joe Biden spent the

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2020 election season hidden in his basement out of view of American voters.

Because he did not face an inquisitive press or have to reveal his positions on the many critical problems confronting the nation, his army of apologists were able to place a smokescreen around him, which allowed them to lie about his positions.

The rare occasions he did take questions, it was from the ultra-liberal media only, who teed up softballs for him to knock out of the park.

By retreating from public view, Biden’s team was able to conceal his disastrous cognitive and mental condition.

I can’t believe that had voters known of the debilitated condition Biden was in, they would have elected him to the most powerful and consequential office in the world.

Tragically, we are stuck with him for three more years. If the billionaires, media moguls, unions and other special interest groups who stuff Democratic coffers with rivers of cash with which to smear their opponents with outright lies and gross exaggerations are suc-

cessful, Biden will have a total of at least seven more years in which he can dismantle America.

The staggering number of catastrophes that Biden has unleashed on Americans will only multiply exponentially as he continues to bumble his way through his dreadful presidency with no idea of what he is doing.

All this pain being absorbed by America’s people could be a ruse so that we will gladly welcome an authoritarian regime in order to stem the chaos.

Welcome to Biden’s America.

Robert M. Howe Jr. Bridgton

tive” experiment playing a little game called “what doesn’t belong and why.” July14, 1789-1799, February 1848-October 1849, November 1917-October1922, Jan. 6 2021. Easy answer, Jan. 6 2021. The first three were true insurrections lasting years, involving significant bloodshed and property destruction and in two cases actually resulted in the overthrow of governments. Jan. 6 lasted a couple hours, involved one government inflicted casual-

Views from Augusta

by Janet Mills

Perfect timing?

Governor of Maine

To The Editor: Ever notice how some people jump to conclusions?

Quite often these same folks can’t wait to share their premature, poorly thought out “inductions” with us more “cognitively” challenged Tonight, after a long day at work and in the darkness of folks.

Let’s try a little “induc- another cold winter night, people across Maine will go home and reach for a switch on the wall. They trust that when they turn that switch on, the lights will work, illuminated by the power that we all pay for.

Safe and reliable electricity is just fundamental to our daily lives.

Maine people give to our electric utilities a monopoly Public Notice in exchange for a service that we can count on. If the utility doesn’t deliver on that, then we need to be able to hold them accountable.

From poor customer service, to billing problems, to Select Board, Planning Board power outages, the issues experienced by Maine & Ordinance Review Committee Workshop extended people in recent years have made it clear that Maine just doesn’t have all the tools it needs to hold utilities accountable There will be a workshop at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Febru– and it’s time for that to change. ary 16, 2022, to discuss Ordinance Amendments in the This week, I introduced a bill that shifts our approach to Town of Naples. This will take place at 15 Village Green Maine’s utilities by establishing new standards for service. If Lane. utilities don’t deliver on those standards, they will face seriThe public is welcome. Masks are recommended. ous consequences. My bill requires the Maine Public Utilities 2T5 Commission to establish minimum standards of service that utilities must deliver for Maine ratepayers. If they don’t meet those minimum standards, they would be fined by the PUC for up to $1 million or 10 percent of their annual revenue. If they continue to fail to improve, this bill also allows the PUC to determine whether that utility is unfit to provide service to Public Notice Maine people.

If it is unfit, the PUC can require the sale of the utility, protecting the interests of Maine ratepayers. Then, it will invite Board of Appeals Meeting bids from qualified buyers and select a proposal that provides the most benefits for consumers. One of those bids could be The Naples Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on submitted by a consumer-owned utility.

Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 6 p.m., at the Town OfIn addition to addressing reliability issues, this bill also fice Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the makes sure that the services the utilities do provide are fairly agenda: priced. The legislation empowers the PUC to conduct peria. Setback Variance requested for property found in odic audits of all utilities to make sure that their actual costs are consistent with the estimates they used originally to set the Brandy Crossing Subdivision (Tax Map U24 Lot rates. This new measure allows the PUC to review the util1-29) located at 118 Sebago Road, owned by Bruce ity’s finances outside of a traditional rate case.

Beaulieu.

The bill also strengthens existing utility whistleblower b. Setback Variance requested for property found in provisions to protect employees and contractors from retalithe Brandy Crossing Subdivision (Tax Map U24 Lot ation or discrimination by a utility if a person testifies before 1-27) owned by STAACC, LLC/Andrew Imbriglio. the Legislature or provides information to the PUC about the utility’s operations.

Plans may be viewed online at www.townofnaples.org.

Making our utilities more reliable and accountable in the The public welcome to attend. Masks are recommended. short term is important. But just as important is ensuring that Any questions or comments may be directed to Jennifer our utilities can withstand the worsening impacts of climate Leeman via e-mail at jleeman@townofnaples.org change, like harsher storms, in the long-term to provide safe 2T6 service to Maine people.

The bill requires our utility companies to submit a plan — PUBLIC NOTICE the first of its kind in Maine — a plan to the PUC outlining the steps they will take over the next decade to protect their TOWN OF CASCO operations and ensure that our electric grid is strong and resilient. Those plans will be updated every two years.

PLANNING BOARD AGENDA Other states have shown us the dire consequences of being FEBRUARY 14, 2022 unprepared. I mean, look what happened in Texas last year.

6:30 PM These new requirements under this legislation will ensure that our utilities are as prepared as reasonably possible to keep COMMUNITY CENTER delivering services to our state, whatever storms may come MEETING ROOM our way.

Hey, Maine people deserve nothing less than safe, reliFirst Order of Business: able, and affordable service on a strong electric grid, and • Call Meeting to Order my Administration will work with the Legislature, with the • Determine a Quorum Public Advocate, and the Public Utilities Commission to see that happen.

Old Business:

Safe reliable power grid

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PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF HARRISON Harrison Water District

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The Harrison Water District will have two openings for the Board of Directors for the upcoming term of three (3) years. We urge all interested to pick up nomination papers at the Harrison Town Office. Nomination papers will be available February 14, 2022, and are due back by March 7, 2022. These trustees shall be bona fide residents within the territorial limits of the Harrison Water District and a resident of the Town of Harrison or Bridgton. The election will take place on March 21, 2022, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Harrison Town Office.

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Nomination Papers

The Naples Town Election will take place Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

Nomination Papers will be available on Monday, February 14, 2022, at the Naples Town Office for the following positions: • Select Board – Three-year term (1) • Planning Board – Three-year term (2) • Budget Committee: ° Three-year term (2) ° One-year term (2) • SAD 61: ° Two-year term (1) ° Three-year term (1) • Transfer Station Council – Three-year term (1) Completed papers must be returned to the Naples Town Office no later than March 25, 2022. Please contact the clerks at 207-693-6364, ext. 3, during normal business hours with questions.

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Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Planning Board Meeting

The Naples Planning Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. The meeting will be in person at the Naples Town Hall Board Room located at 15 Village Green Lane starting at 6 p.m. On the Agenda: 1. Tabled Business a. A request to Abandon Conditions of Approval from a 1992 decision stating “no outside speakers will be erected, or music played outside at any time” for property found at 1124 Roosevelt Trail (Tax Map U33 Lot 14) known as Gabby’s Roadhouse submitted by Carlos Oliveira.

1. Old Business a. A Preliminary Major Site Plan for a proposed facility expansion at Great Northern Docks (Tax Map U33 Lot 13) submitted by DM Roma. b. A Site Plan Review for a proposed facility expansion at Great Northern Docks (Tax Map U33 Lot 13) submitted by DM Roma.

2. New Business a. A Dock for Songo Shores Association Shared R.O.W. #2 (Tax Map U15 Lot 22) submitted by William Newbegin proposed to be 340 sq. ft. and 46 ft. in length.

Plans may be viewed online at www.townofnaples.org.

The public is welcome to attend the meeting. Masks are recommended.

Any questions or comments may be directed to Jennifer Leeman via email at jleeman@townofnaples.org.

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ty, trespassing, and most went home for dinner.

Unfortunately, there are wild-eyed muckrakers who for partisan purposes misrepresent Jan. 6 to further inflame an already perilously divided electorate. Nobody in their right mind can call a leaderless, incohesive, directionless demonstration of extremely short duration anything that could with any degree of accuracy attract words like insurrection or sedition. To for once use a much-abused LETTERS, Page 8B

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• Approval of the Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2021 and November 15, 2021 • Complete the signing of the Maine DG Holdco, LLC – Casco Solar Energy Project Meadow Road Plan (Approved November 15, 2021) • Sign Plans for (SANBORN) Revisions To Quaker Ridge Estates Survey Plan (corrections below) The Town shows the road as “Rolling Hill Road” not Rollinghill Drive, so we made a wholesale change to “Rolling Hill Road.”

2. The real corrections were to survey notes 1 and 5. The plan was submitted to show that all of those lots as they exist at this time, including 58-3 that was owned by Sanborn were Ok. No property lines were changed from the prior approved survey. No terms or conditions were changed from the prior approved survey.

New Business: • Extension Letter for Casco A, LLC – Casco Solar Project – Site Plan Review – Represented by Stantec Consulting Services Inc. Tax Map 3, Lot 17-1 Roosevelt Trail (Routes 302 & 35) • Talk about any upcoming changes the Board may like to see as far as the Ordinances, Solar Arrays, etc.

Additions: The Selectboard would like to have the Planning Board attend the Meeting of February 15, 2022 Next Meeting March 14, 2022 Adjourn Meeting:

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Obituaries & Opinions

February 10, 2022, The Bridgton News, Page 3B

Marion R. Kerlew Marion R. Kerlew, 95, died on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, after a sudden decline, at her home in Queens, N.Y. She died peacefully with her family gathered around her.

Marion was born April 27, 1926, the daughter of Winnifred Evans and Dennis Senior. She grew up in Washington Heights, New York City, during The Great Depression.

Marion graduated from Hunter College, became a teacher, and taught in New York City schools for close to 40 years.

She was happily married to William Kerlew for 66 years.

They were married on Aug. 6, 1950 and had four children.

They moved to Bridgton in the mid 1990s to be closer to their daughter and four grandchildren in Maine. Marion made many friends through the folk dances she organized in Bridgton and the Jumping Jane’s group, she loved her ladies luncheons at Tom’s Homestead Restaurant, and she also volunteered at her grandchildren’s elementary school.

Marion is predeceased by her husband, William; her daughter, Karen; and her son, Ari. She is survived by her son, Clyde, of Queens N.Y.; her daughter, Judith, of Bridgton; five grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

A small celebration of life will be held on April 23.

Kathleen M. Sweet Dec. 21, 1951 to Jan. 30, 2022

Roberta M. Chandler Lovell — Roberta Mary “Berta” (Cram) Chandler, 85, passed peacefully on January 26, 2022, in the company of family.

Berta was born in Portland, Maine, on September 2, 1936, the daughter of Mayo and Margaret Bell Cram. She attended school in Lovell and graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 1953.

She received her teaching degree from Farmington State Teachers College (now University of Maine Farmington) in 1957 and taught for a few years. She and John Royce Chandler (JR) wed in 1959 and had a son in 1960 when Berta chose to be a stay-at-home mom for a bit. Berta would later work for the Town of Lovell in various official capacities focused on collecting taxes, making sure bills were paid, and generally keeping the office running smoothly. She was the first — and for decades only — woman elected to the Board of Selectmen and was board chair. Yes, they were officially called Selectmen back then. She also served on the MSAD 72 School Board and Lovell Planning Board.

Over the years Berta led many community volunteer activities and was active in establishing, and served as president of, The Lovell Historical Society and The Brick Church for the Performing Arts. She was a member of Fryeburg Rescue and threw herself into the assignment by becoming a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Many of these endeavors also involved JR, her lifelong best friend Irene (Allen) Dunham and Irene’s husband Kelly. When they set their sights on a goal one could be certain the task would be accomplished and they would have great fun and stories to tell for years to come.

Over the years she was involved with the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Lovell Library, was a Cub Scout den mother, and had too many other volunteering roles to mention. She was a longtime member of Eastern Star.

All she did in the community was a fraction of the impact Berta had on scores of lives, especially children, many of whom refer to her as “Mimi.” To her beloved granddaughter Erin, with whom she cherished every opportunity to spend time, she was “Nana.” Berta would always light up whenever she saw young people and that never ebbed no matter how old she or they grew.

One such relationship resulted in her taking her first airplane flight at the age of 83 to a Texas wedding of one of her young friends. Berta spent countless hours shepherding her son and his friends as they pursued their futile ambitions of becoming big league baseball players. She introduced her son to golf which she learned as a youth caddy — one of the few girls — at Lake Kezar Country Club. Of course it wasn’t just young people she loved. Her home was always open to visitors and traffic could be heavy. Over the years there were countless dinners and more than enough food on the table no matter how many people happened to show up.

She was a wonderful conversationalist who could enter a room full of strangers and depart with old friends. Sometime she’d even identify previously unknown relatives of either her or JR due to her enduring passion for genealogy and following branches of their family trees. Possessing a wonderful sense of humor and flair for narration, she was often asked to deliver good news and bad — recent eulogies she has given were particularly memorable and uplifting. No matter the instant content of a message, the overriding sense one got listening to her was of kindness, good humor, and hope. It is the reader’s loss she couldn’t be at the keyboard for this message.

While we will miss the special moments with Mom/Nana/ Berta/Mimi, she will be with all who loved her in memory and spirit forever. Berta was predeceased by JR and her brother John Cram. She is survived by her son, John and daughter-inlaw Brenda, of Falmouth, granddaughter Erin of Miami, Fla., sister-in-law Viola Cram of Fryeburg, and her “just-like-a” daughter Faith Wilson and Faith’s daughters Chelsey Walker, Brittany Walker Pottle and Makayla Martin, to each of whom “Mimi” was most definitely a bonus grandmother. The family would like to thank everyone who played a part in being able to care for Berta and carry out her wishes to stay in her own home.

There are too many to name, but we are extremely grateful for all the help and love given by everyone.

As per Berta’s wishes there will be no services. Any contributions in Berta’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choosing.

connection, I realized I actually was saving my own life, moment by moment.

After the storm, after safeguarding ourselves from harm, when things are calm, the sun is out, the creatures are out, and our hearts are soft — there’s once again an imminent domain for connection, reconnection and depth.

Megan-Mack Nicholson runs a wilderness school in northern Maine, is a Master Reiki-Shaman Practitioner, certified Forest Therapy Guide, and Registered Maine Guide. She is the founder of Holon Healing (www.

HolonHealingME.com).

Henry Raymond III PORTLAND — Henry “Ted” Raymond III, 81, died peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at Seaside in Portland.

Ted was born in Natick, Mass., on June 14, 1940, the son of Henry T. Raymond II and Dorothy (Walcott) Raymond. He attended Ashland High School, graduating with the class of 1958. He then attended Arizona State University, graduating in 1967, before going on to receive his master’s degree from the University of New Hampshire.

On May 28, 1966, he married Judith Pike of Fryeburg, the start of a 56-year loving marriage.

Ted served his country in the United States Air Force, taught at Kennett High School, and then started his career in real estate, founding T. Raymond Associates. He served on the Board of Realtors in Maine, Board of Trustees at Fryeburg Academy, as well as several other municipal and community boards. He started involvement with the Fryeburg Fair in 1976 and held many positions in the organization through 2014.

In retirement, Ted could always be found out in the yard or on his tractor. He enjoyed playing golf and tennis, but his most precious time was with his Fryeburg Fair family of friends.

Ted is survived by his wife Judith, two sons Ted and Tim, sister Wendy Brennan and several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents; and two sisters, Judy Buehner and Nancy McWeeney.

Services will be held at a later date.

To share memories and condolences with the family, please go to www.woodfuneralhome.org. Arrangements are under the care of Wood Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9 Warren Street, Fryeburg.

Terry W. Holden Terry W. Holden, 65, of Johnsonburg, Pa., died January 29, 2022, at Penn Highlands-Dubois after a battle with COVID. A son of the late Richard and Hazel (Gurney) Holden, he was born on October 17, 1956 in Bridgton. On February 19, 1983, he married Antoinette M. (Colello), who preceded him in death January 16, 2022.

Along with his wife, Terry was predeceased by his oldest brother Gary Holden and a sister-in-law Patricia Holden. Terry is survived by two children, Adrienne M. and husband Zachary Burns of Golden, Colo.; Sara B. and husband Bob Hong of Aurora, Colo.; two grandchildren Liam and Grace; and two brothers, Dale and wife Mary Holden of Falmouth; Craig and wife Melissa Holden of Fryeburg.

Terry was an insurance agent who ran the family-owned Holden Bros. Insurance Agency Inc. in Fryeburg, for many years. He was an avid golf player who enjoyed playing with his father, brothers and other friends/family often. Over the course of his golfing career he won many championships. At Bridgton Highlands, he gave golf lessons, helped facilitate the twilight league and run their golf tournaments. He also enjoyed hunting, playing drums, painting and was a fan of football; where he always rooted for the Patriots. He lived most of his life in Maine, several years in Colorado and the past year in Johnsonburg, Pa. There will be no visitation and no public services.

The family suggest memorials to Penn Highlands Adult Day Services (625 Maurus St., St. Marys, PA 15857) and will be accepting online condolences at www.nedzafamilyfuneralhomes. com .

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(Continued from Page 1B) for most of the day and my seven-year-old nephew could barely stand when we went for a walk, I think we can officially classify the snowstorm as a “blizzard.”

Living in a house that is made up of almost completely windowed walls, I often feel as though I’m actually living right in the middle of the forest, but this weekend’s blizzard made it abundantly clear my connection is sometimes safely guarded. I can say that I’m super connected to nature, but only to a point — and then I step inside my warm biodome of comfort. Wild things know how to protect themselves from that which is harmful, so why do we make ourselves wrong for doing the same thing? This guarding from the blustery cold reminds me of the guarding we do internally. When we are pushed too hard, step too far out of our comfort zone, or get triggered by trauma from the past, we safeguard in all sorts of ways — shutdown, run away, push away, or even avoid. As I was peering out my windows at that swirling storm, curled up with doggies and little humans, I reflected on ways in which I have safeguarded in the past and instead of blaming myself for lost

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NAPLES — Kathleen M. Sweet “Kathy,” loving wife, mother, sister, cousin, aunt and Mimi, passed away on Jan. 30, 2022, having turned 70 just a few weeks earlier. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 21, 1951, the first of five children of James T. and Dorothy J. Emmertz. She spent her early childhood in Pownal and summers on Crooked River near Naples, where her dad flew seaplanes.

As the family grew, they moved to Gorham. Kathy graduated from Gorham High in 1970 and xray tech school at Maine Medical Center before earning an associate degree in marine biology at SMVTI in 1972 and doing graduate work at Harvard University. Kathy had her oldest son, Aaron, with former husband Dana Rose, and her second son, Jeremy, with former husband Howard Levitan. She spent her professional career in insurance, with positions at UNUM and New England Life (now Met Life) in Boston, where she met the love of her life Russ Sweet. They lived in Massachusetts for many years. When Russ retired, they bought a camper and drove cross country, taking in all the beautiful scenery before settling in Naples.

Kathy and Russ quickly became involved in the Naples community. While Russ developed a thriving real estate practice, Kathy served on the planning board, volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, helped found Naples Main Street and vigorously promoted the town in “Inside Naples,” a weekly column she wrote for the Lake Region Weekly. Indomitably social (and invariably the last to arrive!), Kathy could brighten a room with her infectious smile and cheeky wit. She had a true passion for Maine Coon cats, and enjoyed camping, boating, the outdoors, golf and coordinating lively gatherings of friends and family, especially her children and grandchildren. But whether you were related by blood or friendship, she made sure you were welcomed with open arms.

She loved touring Alaska with her mother in 2005, hosting the family each Christmas Eve and organizing “Ladies’ Weekend” each fall at the family camp in Island Falls — quality time with family and friends, in a one-room log cabin on Mattawamkeag with no electricity and an outhouse! In more recent years she enjoyed summer visits at the lake with her kids and grandkids, watching her granddaughters’ self-produced, long-winded plays, and being out on the water in the family pontoon boat, provided it was calm, slow and Russ wasn’t hitting EVERY bump (when he did — he’d get a firm “RUSSELL”).

She had a kind and generous heart and an incredible knack for finding the perfect gift. Her indulgences included fine food and finely aged wine, Lifetime movies, pickles, Skor bars, Tareyton 100s, binge-watching Sharknado, playing solitaire and slots, and intense late-night life talks. Kathy had a unique way of telling her own version of past events that her kids dubbed the “#kathyfactor” and calibrated on a Russ-to-Kathy exaggeration slide rule.

Kathy was predeceased by her parents Dorothy and James Emmertz, her in-laws Madeleine “Maddy” and Russell P. Sweet, and her dear friend Eileen Brady. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Russell L. Sweet; sons Aaron C. Rose (Ginny) of South Portland and Jeremy A. Levitan of Auburn, Mass.; stepdaughter Erika Levitan Browne (Joe) of Greensboro, N.C.; siblings Elizabeth A. Uminski (John) of Falmouth, Thomas J. Emmertz (Cindy) of Gray, Barbara E. Hunt (Bruce) of Naples and Andrew S. Emmertz (Bonnie) of Casco; grandchildren Owen Rose, Sage and Jonas Mather and Zoe and Jake Browne; nieces Amanda Noone, Mallory Webb, Chelsea Hunt Gordon and Sarah Uminski; nephews Brett and Colby Emmertz; and her beloved aunt Edith McCormick, cousins Jan McCormick, Jim McCormick, Marge Davis and Lawrence “Lon” Emmertz, and dear friends Michael Brady and Nancy Hanson.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In honor of Kathy’s passion for animals, donations may be made to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Road, Fryeburg, Maine 04037; the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, 217 Landing Road, Westbrook, Maine 04092; or a charity of your choosing. To share a memory of Kathy or leave the family an online condolence, please visit www. coastalcremationservices.com

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The meanings of groundhogs & eggs

(Continued from Page 1B) I have always felt that winter takes us back to basics; heat, food, shoveling, and with Friday adding over a foot of snow to the local totals, and Saturday morning revealing another six inches on top of that, those priorities seem fated to remain at the front of my mind for some time to come. Even if you don’t put much stock in these things, I’d recommend looking back at that old guiding rhyme just to be safe: “On Groundhog Day, Half the wood and half the hay.” Survey your woodpiles all, and your haymows if you’ve got them; if there’s not in them at least half of what there was at the beginning of winter, it would be wise to lay plans for replenishing your supply else you run

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(Continued from Page 1B) that point precisely. Our nation hasn’t been less tranquil in 160 years. America’s long slog toward a more perfect union has been stopped dead and is in danger of reversing. Civil rights we took for granted for decades are now in danger of being abandoned.

American society today resembles a brand-new computer, struggling to run outdated, glitchy software. Everything churns around, but nothing happens. An implacable faction of our population still thinks we should be a confederation of squabbling states, not a united nation, and believes that the White Supremacist Christian Patriarchy should run everything. They’ve been programmed to think white Euro-Americans should dominate all other humans, men should dominate women, and Christians should dominate other faiths. We desperately need new, updated software, Groundhog Day 2.0, a new program for a new century.

Otherwise, we’ll be stuck right here, indefinitely.

Rev. Robert Plaisted is a retired United Methodist clergyman, formerly of Bridgton, now residing in Bath.

Bridgton laid an egg, which was even larger than that, and it was by these omens that local farmers knew it would be an early spring that year. Wouldn’t you know it, it was. So, there you have it folks; make of these marvels what you will.

Before we close out this week, here’s one more, which I feel needs sharing in connection with the coming six weeks of winter. While even now old Punxsutawney Phil rests safe in his burrow in Pennsylvania, having returned to his slumber for yet another year even as many a New Englander despairs at his prediction, I’m sad to report things are far worse in the State of New Jersey. For they too have a groundhog — some lesser cousin of Phil I am sure — who is both newer to the scene and in my view less dependable, but who has nonetheless taken up the admirable trade of weather-forecasting for many years, and should be credited for his efforts. Right now, for all of us who put stock in such creatures, our talk is not on Phil and his forecast. Because this year, in New Jersey, far from seeing his shadow; the groundhog up and died! Now I don’t want to GROUNDHOGS & EGGS, Page 8B

out before the opening of Spring.

But today’s story, incredibly, is not about groundhogs, or even storms, but rather chickens and the sizings of their eggs.

For while I am very glad that last week’s weather data column was so well received — and thank you, everyone who wrote in with snowfall figures of their own! — I wanted to break from all this discouraging talk of ice and snow and focus instead on a good bit of warm weather, which our region enjoyed 151 years ago, on this day in 1871. For yes, the weather does go both ways at times; it was not always colder in ye olden days, and while the Groundhog of 1871 then kept his strange vigils in private, and would not be recognized formally for his meteorological talent until 1886, I would be so bold as to declare that that year, he definitely didn’t see his shadow.

For looking back on The News of Feb. 10, 1871, we find our forefathers celebrating the wonderful early spring we were then experiencing. Over a century and a half ago, on this day, the ice on Adams Pond was not thick enough to allow for save horse and sleigh travel, and The News observed “Changeable weather the past week. First, the Mercury away down below zero, and then as far above, with a bright sun, spring like air, and ‘everything lovely.’”

And strangest of all, in a freak occurrence which farmers surmised was brought about by the sudden heatwave, a hen belonging to Mr. Alonzo Green “just laid an egg 6 ½ inches in circumference, and 8 inches measured lengthwise!”

I hear another story from that odd season that one of HEART TREE — A Valentine greeting at sunset over Shawnee Peak as seen from Mr. Corson’s hens in South Upper Ridge Road in Bridgton.

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13. Lowest points 14. Plural of alga 19. Intestinal obstruction 22. Opposite of their 23. *Prince Charles’ domain 24. Temples’ innermost sanctuaries 25. Not stay in (2 words) 26. Perceive by touch 27. *The NBA’s Kansas City-____ Kings (1972-75) 28. More unfriendly 29. *Late “Live” King of

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By Ethel Gilmore Hurst Special to The News LOVELL — Why would a daughter write a column about her parents when they have been gone for so long?

I’m writing now because I turn 90 on March 21, and probably will forget how important this is.

I was born in New York City during the Depression, the seventh and youngest child in our family. Both my parents were officers in

the Salvation Army, and the work they did was critical in helping so many people.

On Friday and Saturday evenings, my mother would don her uniform and bonnet, with tambourine in hand, and go from bar to bar.

When she shook her tambourine, it served as a signal to drop coins inside for those more in need. From bar to bar, my four-foot six-inch mother traveled with a guard to protect her. All the money she collected went toward helping the poor.

Today, this generation is facing a more deadly enemy.

With all the modern medicine and doctors available, there is still a need to protect each other by wearing a mask in public and getting vaccinated against COVID. To celebrate my birthday, I was thinking of having a supper to raise money in memory of my parents and their tireless efforts. My second son, Douglas, had a bet-

ter idea: “Write a column urging people to get their shots and make donations to the Salvation Army, to help those in need during these trying times.”

Remember, I was bouncing around in my mother 90 years ago while she helped people who needed it. Maybe my desire to help others is in my blood because of these early childhood experiences.

Regardless, as I reflect upon my upcoming birthday, my first thought is to help others as a way to celebrate.

In memory of my parents, I would like to ask all of my friends, and even those who don’t know me, to make a donation to this wonderful organization. If you decide to do so, donations can be sent to the divisional headquarters for Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Their address is: Salvation Army DHQ, 297 Cumberland Ave., P.O. Box 3575, Portland, ME 04104.

WELCOME to Gallery 302, Nancy Corcoran-Murphy (a.k.a. NCMurphy Millinery)

Gallery welcomes NCMurphy Millinery Gallery 302 is pleased to welcome milliner Nancy Corcoran-Murphy to its cooperative gallery.

“The Bridgton Collection” is inspired by the women in Nancy’s family, rooting back to the early 1900s when her grandmother, Martha and her sister, Natalie attended Bridgton Academy. Her mother, Judy, and her family summered in Waterford, at their camp on Bear Pond for many years, and as young children Nancy, her siblings and their cousins also enjoyed summers at the camp.

Fast forward some decades later, Nancy and her husband recently found their way back to Bridgton and bought a home.

Moving from the noise and chaos of big city life to the calmness and beauty of Maine has been thrilling. That, and retirement have given her the time and opportu-

Bridgton Lions budget

LRHS graduate scholarship, Special Olympics, Adaptive Ski Program, and two special needs requests, plus those items listed above.

Total funds expended are nearly $6,400. Not included are the personal contributions of the members to the Christmas Clothing of Kids event, which averages another $2,000 per year.

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Lions Clubs International are programs in support of sight and hearing improvement. Locally, the Lions provide assistance for the purchase of eyeglasses and hearing aids for qualified individuals, who meet the application requirements.

An annual contribution of $1,000 is made to the Lions Club International Foundation and this year was designated for natural disaster relief, which is also a high agenda item.

According to Lions president John Schuettinger, the board left about 35% of the annual budget in place for future expenses, which may arise or are funded in the LIONS, Page 7B

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Originally from Bronx, N.Y., Deacon Burns spent much of his life in that state before moving to Maine.

Originally discerning to become a Marist Brother, he instead became an electrician, spending 43 years working for Arc Electric Corp and Forest Electric at the World Trade Center in New York City. He also served in the Air National Guard for six years.

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Turning an annual budget into an interesting news release is a difficult task.

Budgets, in and of themselves, are unexciting; it is what they are intended to accomplish that is important and therefore should excite some interest.

Via Zoom the Board of Directors of the Bridgton Lions Club met recently to distribute budgeted funds intended for those organizations and causes which the Lions support on a regular annual basis. Many of these organizations have been budgeted due to the high level of interest and promotion of that cause by previous members of the club.

For example, the support of special needs summer residential camps such as Camp Susan Curtis, Camp Sunshine and The Summer Camp have received 11 percent of the total activities (charitable) budget.

Since 1984, the Lions have been the sponsor of Boy Scout Troop 149 (founded in 1930). Inflation and insurance costs have greatly increased this item each year, and the troop has shared in the registration costs in recent years.

Twenty-eight youth (now both boys and girls) and six adults comprise the current troop, which boasts an average of two boys achieving the rank of Eagle Scout over the last half dozen years.

Ten items in the budget are disbursed in support of children and youth activities representing 48% of the total; including “Student of the Month” awards, a

nity to think about and focus on her hobby of 20-plus years.

She has always been a lover of hats and other ornaments worn in one’s hair. On a business trip to Newport, R.I. in the early 2000s, she went into a shop and spotted one of the greatest hats she had ever seen. She wanted that hat desperately, but the cost was much more than she should have spent at the time. She decided to wait a day or two and think about it, instead of being her typical, impulsive self. She did go back to Boston, without the hat, but still could not stop thinking about it. Nancy was obsessed, so she convinced herself that hat was meant for her. She called the shop in Newport, with her credit card in hand, and low and behold was told by the shopkeeper that somebody had purchased the hat! Nancy NCMURPHY, Page 6B

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Shortcut Baked Rigatoni and Meatballs

By Nancy Tripp Bridgton Farmers’ Market It’s the Super Bowl next weekend and I pre-ordered the groceries on my list ahead of time, to pick up Saturday at the Bridgton Farmers’ Market for a belly pleasing football feast. The folks at my house want something filling and easy to eat while sitting in their favorite chair, holding a dish on their lap and rooting for their favorite team.

The last thing I want to do is spend lots of time in the kitchen as I do like to cheer for my favs too, so I am turning to one of my favorite quick recipes. I call it “The Pounder” because it takes a pound of every major ingredient. This is so easy, easy, easy and it tastes sooo good!

Get your ground beef, ground pork sausage and fresh mozzarella at the Bridgton Farmers’ Market. Add a loaf of fresh baked peasant bread from Lollipapa Farm. Your sports-loving family will love you for this one.

3 cups marinara sauce Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl combine the pork sausage, ground beef, breadcrumbs, herbs, grated parmesan, eggs and 1 teaspoon salt and pepper and mix well. Loosely roll tablespoons of the mixture between wet palms to form about 30 meatballs.

In a 9-by-13 inch ceramic baking dish, spread half the uncooked pasta in an even layer. Arrange half of the meatballs and mozzarella over the pasta. Spoon half the marinara sauce on top and season with ½ teaspoon of salt if desired. Repeat with the remaining pasta, meatballs, mozzarella and marinara sauce.

Add 2 1/2 cups water to the dish and cover tightly with foil.

Bake until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about an hour. Uncover and bake for 5 more minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil 8 inches from the heat until the top is lightly browned. Let sit for 5 minShortcut Baked Rigatoni utes and garnish with freshly grated cheese and Meatballs and enjoy! (from Food and Wine) The Bridgton Farmers’ Market is located ½ pound ground pork sausage at The All Roads Hub (the old Macdonald ½ pound ground beef (or simply use 1 pound Motor Building) at 4 Nulty Street and runs of one or the other) every Saturday 9 a.m. to noon, now through ½ cup plain breadcrumbs April 17.

2 teaspoons dried herb (basil or oregano) For a full list of vendors and information ¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano Cheese on ordering go to https://www.facebook.com/ 2 large eggs, lightly beaten BridgtonFarmersMarket/ or contact BFM at Kosher salt and pepper bridgtonfarmersmarket.me@gmail.com 1 lb. uncooked rigatoni BFM will not be accepting credit cards or 1 lb. fresh mozzarella torn into pieces EBT for the month of February.

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Winter Events Schedule February, March, & April 2022

February 18, 2022 — Live Music: 7-9 p.m.

The Cobblestones at Stella’s on the Square

February 19, 2022: 1-3 p.m.

First Annual Winter Carnival Chili Competition at Highland Lake

February 26, 2022 – Live Music: 6-9 p.m.

Bruce Marshall at Stella’s on the Square

March 4, 2022 Live Music: 7-9 p.m.

Acoustic Duo of Vanessa Jones & Cole Downing at Stella’s on the Square

March 5, 2022 Live Music: 7-9 p.m.

Acoustic Duo of Vanessa Jones & Cole Downing at Stella’s on the Square

March 11, 2022 Live Music: 7-9 p.m.

The Cobblestones at Stella’s on the Square

March 17, 2022: Special Event 5-9 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day at Stella’s on the Square All you can eat Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner

March 25, 2022: Paint Night 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Sign Painting with Rita’s Ceramics & Crafts RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

March 26, 2022 Live Music: 6-9 p.m.

The Killah B’s at Stella’s on the Square

April 2, 2022 Live Music: 6-9 p.m.

The Cobblestones at Stella’s on the Square

April 9, 2022 Live Music: 6-9 p.m.

Bruce Marshall at Stella’s on the Square

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot Street, Bridgton.

The rapid PCR COVID test will be administered for free.

Available to anyone. First come, first served. However, please don’t come if you are ill. The event is hosted at the Bridgton Community Center, pulled together by Rotarian and Health Officer Cathy Pinkham, and administered

by CrossRoads out of Saco.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE Mondays-Fridays AA Bridgton New Day Group, 12 to 1 p.m., Lake Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive, Suite E (located behind the old hospital using a private entrance, 803-8707, www.lrrcbridgton. org Mondays Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, no charge.

Knitting Group meets at the Caswell Conservancy Center in Harrison from 1 to 3 p.m. All levels of knitting are welcome.

Stamping Up Class at the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, Norway, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Space limited, masks required, materials provided. Sign up at info@ crcofwm.org SUSPENDED UNTIL MARCH 14, Chair Yoga (presented by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine) at Caswell Conservancy Center (42 Main Street) in Harrison with Susan Kane from 11 a.m. to noon. Open to public ($10), free to cancer patients and their caregivers. No registration required.

Jigsaw Puzzle Library, North Waterford Church (Route 35), the lending library is open every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. All are welcome.

Tuesdays Harrison Food Bank, 12 to 6 p.m., located at the Harrison Food Bank, Ronald G. St. John Community Center located at 176 Waterford Road in Harrison.

Telephone: 207-647-3384.

Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., former Methodist Church building, Main Street.

Naples Food Pantry, 10 to 11:30 a.m., located at the Naples United Methodist Chuck; open to Naples residents, distribution is drivethru.

Tai Chi Maine at the Bridgton Town Hall on North High Street at 10 a.m.

All participants are asked to wear masks. For more information, go to the Tai Chi Maine website or e-mail Taichiinmaine@gmail.com CLOSED AT THIS TIME, Jeannette’s Closet, 9 to 11 a.m., First Congregational Church, South High Street, Bridgton.

Caregiver Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., MWV Adult Day Center, 987 East Main Street, Center Conway, N.H. This support group offers education, support and coping skills for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or Related Disorders. Prearranged car is available for the family member while the caregiver attends the meeting. For more information, call 603-356-4980 or online at mwvadultdaycenter.org.

Al-anon, 5 to 6 p.m., Lake Region Recovery Center, www.lrrcbridgton.org Wednesdays Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, no charge.

Morning Coffee, 9 to 11 a.m., American Legion Post 67, 25 Depot Street, Bridgton.

Stop by and have a coffee on us, and see what has been happening with the American Legion. All are welcome!

SUSPENDED UNTIL MARCH 14, Chair Yoga (presented by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine) at Caswell Conservancy Center (42 Main Street) in Harrison with Susan Kane from 11 a.m. to noon. Open to public ($10), free to cancer patients and their caregivers. No registration required.

Thrift Shop at the Lovell United Church of Christ (1174 Main Street), open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $2 bag sale on the last Wednesday and Saturday of each month.

Family Caregiver Support Group, second Wednesday of each month, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center (15 Depot Street), confidentiality respected, sponsored by Southern Maine Agency on Aging; tel. 647-3116.

Sweden Food Pantry, open the first and third Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shoppers must wear a mask. For a To-Go box, call 647-5735 the Monday before pantry. The pantry is in the basement of the Sweden Community Church, 137 Bridgton Road, near Sweden’s Four Corners (intersection of Route 93 and Waterford Road).

Thursdays Tai Chi Maine at the Bridgton Town Hall on North High Street at 10 a.m. All participants are asked to wear masks. For more information, go to the Tai Chi Maine website or e-mail Taichiinmaine@ gmail.com NA (Narcotics Anonymous), 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lake Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive, Suite E (located behind the old hospital using a private entrance, 8038707, www.lrrcbridgton.org Fridays SUSPENDED UNTIL MAY Coffee Call, 8 to 10 a.m., Caswell Conservancy Center (42 Main Street) in Harrison, pastries and donuts available, lots of hot coffee, stimulating conversations and time to share memories of time in the military and more.

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, no charge.

Bridgton Easy Riders Snowmobile Club meets the second Friday of each month (next one Dec. 10) at the Bridgton Community Center (Depot Street); 6 p.m. potluck supper; meeting follows.

Saturdays Sebago Yoga classes on Saturday mornings at the Sebago Town Hall gym. Sign up at www.sebagoyoga.com.

Thrift Shop at the Lovell United Church of Christ (1174 Main Street), open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $2 bag sale on the last Wednesday and Saturday of each month.

Painting classes for beginners and intermediates at 1 p.m. at the Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main Street, Harrison. Landscape techniques will be will taught and all materials will be provided. Cost is $20. Instructor: Sandra Kimball. Call (207) 693-5655 for subject matter for the coming weeks.

Sundays Ping Pong at the Bridgton Town Hall from 1 to 4 p.m.

All welcome. Equipment provided free! 4 tables! FMI 647-2847.

NCMurphy Millinery

April 15, 2022 Paint Night: 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Sign Painting with Rita’s Ceramic & Crafts RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

April 23, 2022 Live Music: 6-9 p.m.

The Killah B’s at Stella’s on the Square

April 30, 2022 Live Music: 6-9 p.m.

Bruce Marshall at Stella’s on the Square

Phone: 207.803.8402 / Stellasbridgtonatgmail.com / 6 N. High St., Bridgton, Me 04009 www.facebook.com/stellasontheSquare / www.instagram.com/stellasBridgton

Thursday, February 10 State of Maine Birds: Decades of Change, 7 to 8 p.m., co-sponsored by Hobbs Library and Greater Lovell Land Trust, this is a remote program with Nicholas Lund of Maine Audubon, Hobbs Library ZOOM link. (If the link on the library’s website doesn’t work, check it again closer to the date).

Saturday, February 12 Encore screening, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center to present an encore screening of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Rigoletto at 1 p.m. Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors, and $10 for students.

Order online at www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac, or call the box office at 207-544-9066.

Facemasks are required inside the building during all events.

The LHE/PAC is located at 18 Bradley Street in Fryeburg, on the Fryeburg Academy campus.

Thursday, February 17 Rotary guest speaker, 7:30 a.m. via Zoom, Homer Pence, a long-time resident of Bridgton, has played a significant role with the Senior College since its founding in 2000. The conversation, “Senior College of Bridgton, Maine.” For access via Zoom, contact gszoksbox@gmail. com.

Sunday, February 13 Embracing Trees Snowshoe Hike, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., sponsored by the Greater Lovell Land Trust.

Dress appropriately for this slow-speed hike as we fall in love with trees all over again.

Registration required: leigh. hayes@gllt.org History of Pleasant Mountain, 1 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, presented

by Mike Davis of the Bridgton Historical Society. Snow date, Feb. 20. The program is open to the public and donations are accepted. For more information and to RSVP, please contact BHS at (207) 647-3699.

Saturday, February 19 Become a Rider. The American Legion Riders Chapter 67 in Bridgton will hold an informational meeting with the location still to be determined. This meeting is open to anyone interested in becoming a Legion Rider. Any questions, feel free to call Chapter 67 Director Bill O’Neil at (207) 5951172. The time and location will be posted on the Riders’ Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100074772035355’ 2022 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Winter Carnival, Highland Lake Beach, hot air balloon walk-through (2 to 5 p.m.), kids’ ice fishing derby (9 a.m., registration at 8 a.m.), snowman-making contest (11 a.m.), scavenger hunt, chili contest (1 to 3 p.m.), juggler (11 a.m.), Ice Bar, horse & carriage rides (11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), Freezing for a Reason (Harvest Hills Animal Shelter benefit, 1 p.m.), fireworks (6 p.m.).

Tuesday, February 22 Mammal Tracking 101: Meet the Feet, 5 to 6 p.m.

Join GLLT Education Director and Maine Master Naturalist Leigh Macmillen Hayes for a remote introductory program to some of the nuances of tracking mammals with whom we share the western Maine woods. Registration required for this remote program: leigh. hayes@gllt.org Saturday, February 26 PCV rapid testing for COVID will be held from

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During her online detective work to locate the lost hat, Nancy discovered something very interesting, which was a woman who lived here in the U.S.A., in Wilmington, N.C., who actually taught millinery lessons. And that was the beginning of her training. She knew that millinery was much more prevalent in Europe and Australia, but here in the United States, women and hats had become a fashion of the past. Nancy went to work with her new friend, one weekend a month, for several months and learned some vital lessons in hat-making. Since then, Nancy has been beyond fortunate to have studied millinery

at the School of Fashion Design in Boston, gone to workshops in England, sponsored a milliner from Australia at her home, and spent time in Paris and the South of France working with trained professionals in the art of millinery. She is trained to work with most anything that can be shaped into a headpiece.

For “The Bridgton Collection,” Nancy decided on a fun, wool-felted project that could be worn après-ski or simply to keep you warm when out and about. She truly hopes you enjoy, and remember that “HATatude” is what it’s all about!

Nancy Corcoran-Murphy (aka: NCMurphy) millinery can be found at Gallery 302, located at 112 Main Street in Bridgton. For more information, call 207647-2787 or visit gallery302.com

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‘Rigoletto’ to encore

MD Playhouse season

FRYEBURG — The Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center is pleased to present an encore screening of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Rigoletto on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m.

The simulcast, originally scheduled for Jan. 29 was canceled due to inclement weather.

Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher’s riveting new staging Verdi’s Rigoletto astounded cinema audiences worldwide when it appeared as part of the

NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — M&D Playhouse celebrates the female voice in theatre in 2022. Classic favorites, three musicals, and two original pieces by local New England playwrights are highlighted in M&D Playhouse’s 2022 season.

“We are excited to announce our 22nd season which will celebrate the female voice in theater, featuring some of the best female playwrights, strong female protagonists, local female directors, and stories that examine the struggles, triumphs, and power of the female experience,” said Mark Sickler, Artistic Director.

Scheduled shows include:

Met’s Live in HD series on Jan. 29. Commanding baritone Quinn Kelsey starred in the title role, sharing the stage with soprano Rosa Feola as Gilda and tenor Piotr Beczała as the Duke of Mantua, with leading maestro Daniele Rustioni on the podium.

Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors, and $10 for students. Order online at www.fryeburgacademy.org/ pac, or call the box office at 207-544-9066.

In order to keep doors open, facemasks are required

inside the building during all events. The LHE/PAC is located at 18 Bradley Street in Fryeburg, on the Fryeburg Academy campus.

Lions’ budget (Continued from Page 5B) spring such as the LRHS graduate scholarship and the award for the second annual “Al” Glover Nonprofit Leadership grant in May, or the sponsorship of the annual Fourth of July Parade; which the club has planned and supported for over 40 years.

The Lions rely on community support to make these grants and funds available. The club’s Chuck Wagon makes at least three appearances annually. The

Encore performance set next one on Saturday, Feb. for Saturday, Feb. 12.

19 at the Winter Carnival at the public beach on Highland Lake. You may also lend your support to (Continued from Page 5B) the annual Christmas Raffle He was ordained to the permanent diaconate on May or the Golf Ball Drop on 14, 1988, for the Archdiocese of New York and served at Independence Day. Since its inception 105 Sacred Heart Church in Munroe for 16 years. He and his years ago, Lions Clubs wife, Clare, then moved to Maine, where he served at St. have heeded the interna- Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Although he retired from tional motto “WE SERVE.” active ministry in 2019, he was a familiar presence at the The Bridgton Lions Club church up until his passing on Nov. 29, 2021. A funeral has been a participant of Mass for Deacon Burns was held at Sacred Heart Church this service for 95 of those in Munroe on Dec. 6.

In addition to Clare, his wife of 55 years, Deacon Burns years. After all, Lions is a was survived by five sons and 12 grandchildren. “service club.”

Burns’ memorial

• Barefoot in the Park, Feb. 10-27 • Matilda, The Musical, March 24-April 10 • Sunday Visitors, May 5-15 • Sex and Other Disturbances, June 2-12 • Carbaret (1998 version), July 7-24 • Fun Home, Aug. 18-Sept. 4 • Marie Antoinette, Sept.

29-Oct. 16

• Toys in the Attic, Nov. 3-13 • A Christmas Carol, Dec. 1-17 All seats are $29, capacity will be limited to 50% (69 patron maximum in the 139-seat theatre).

For tickets, go to the website, www.MDPlayhouse. com or call the box office at 603-733-5275.

Find it for the Climate

OXFORD — Oxbow Brewing Company and Protect Our Winters (POW), a nonprofit based in Boulder, Colo., are excited to announce a fun winter event for the whole family, “Find It For Climate,” to be held at the Oxbow Beer Garden in Oxford on Sunday, Feb. 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

It features a scavenger hunt on the cross-country ski trails at the Oxbow property, where participants will earn raffle tickets for every “POW Point” they find on the trails. Whether on skis or snowshoes, it promises to be a fun adventure with some exciting prizes up for grabs from the event sponsors: Yeti, Ragged Mountain Equipment, Carter’s XC Ski, GrandyOrganics, NEMO, REI, Burgeon Outdoor, Patagonia and more.

There will also be music, a vendor village, ice carving demos and of course, all the fantastic beer and pizza that Oxbow is known for.

All proceeds from ticket and raffle sales will be donated to POW, and the first 100 entries will receive a “POW Pack” of goodies from sponsors including a custom Yeti mug, CLIMATE, Page 8B

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Classified line ads are now posted on our website at NO EXTRA CHARGE! www.bridgton.com

HELP WANTED

MSAD72 SCHOOL DISTRICT ­­­— (EOE) in Fryeburg, Maine has immediate openings for the following positions: Payroll Specialist, Custodians, Bus Drivers, Substitutes. Visit www.msad72.org, call 207-935-2600 or pick up an application today at Door #10, 25 Molly Ockett Drive, Fryeburg, ME tf5 FUTURE LEADERS WANTED — Q-Team Tree Service in Naples.

Visit Q-Team.com/benefits for info. tf51

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$5 FOR TATTERED — U.S. Flag when purchasing new U.S. Flag 3’x5’ or larger. Maine Flag & Banner, Windham, 893-0339. tf46

DRIED FIREWOOD — Dried twelve months. Selling seasoned hardwood year-round. One cord $300, cut, split, delivered. Call 207-595-5029; 207-583-4113. maineseasonedfirewood.com 52t31x D&G SNOWMOBILERS — Discount. New and used parts. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed Wednesdays.

Masks required. Harrison. 5832312.

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JESUS IS LORD — new and used auto parts. National locator.

Most parts 2 days. Good used cars.

Ovide’s Used Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 Bridg­ton, 207-647-5477. tf30

BUSINESS SERVICES

DENMARK HOUSE PAINTING — Since 1980. Interior and exterior painting. Free estimates. Call John Mathews 452-2781. tf40x

IF YOU NEED ANYTHING ­— cleaned up or cleaned out, my trailer is 7x12. Call Chuck’s Maintenance 743-9889.

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ROOMS FOR RENT ­ — Call Everett Blakelund at 978-502-9019 for all questions/showings. 26t6x

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FRYEBURG ACADEMY Environmental Education Intern, Midyear 2022, Learning Support Center Tutor, Math Emphasis, Physics Teacher, Midyear 2022, Therapeutic Counselor / School Social Worker

SEASONED: GREEN: $225/cord $ 300/cord SEMI-SEASONED: SUPPLY IS LIMITED, ORDER NOW!

$275/cord

225/cord DELIVERED TO NH AND ME

Call Aaron: 207-841-6445 5T4CDX

Henry’s Concrete Construction is looking to hire for a few positions: concrete laborer, concrete floor finisher, and Class B boom truck operator.

To apply go to https://www.fryeburgacademy.org/about/employment

Please DO NOT respond if you: are unable to set your alarm, text out sick once a week, have to find a ride to work, or think checking social media every five minutes is part of your daily tasks.

DO REPLY if you are a dependable hard worker that doesn’t whine, is able to be part of a team that provides quality work, you don’t mind working 50+ hours a week earning great pay, staying fit and getting a great tan and have a never give up attitude.

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Minimum two cords for delivery.

Order online at wester nmainetimberlands.com or call 207-925-1138

Please call or text 207-557-2801

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The Umbrella Factory Supermarket

JOB OPPORTUNITY:

HELP WANTED

Deputy Clerk II/Finance Assistant

Maintenance Position 3 a.m. – 8 a.m.

Deli Positions Bakery Positions Produce Positions Full & Part-time Positions Available

639 Roosevelt Trail, Rt. 302, Naples • Supermarket Hours Sun.-Sat • 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

UFO Hours Sun.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. • 693-3988

Part-time 30 hours per week (M-F) This fantastic employment opportunity includes administrative and clerical support responsibilities to the Town Manager, Town Clerk, and Finance Director, under the direction of the Assistant Town Manager. This position has primary responsibility for customer service interactions and handles a wide range of customer transactions utilizing multiple different financial and administrative software programs. The ideal candidate is either a Maine Notary Public or has the ability to become one, another skillset used daily to serve the Harrison community.

Please see the Town of Harrison website: (www. harrisonmaine.org) for a full description of Primary Essential Duties and Knowledge/Skills/Experience requirements. Also, a pre-requisite to serve in this job is the ability to pass a full criminal and motor vehicle background check.

Interested parties should apply in writing with application, resume and cover letter by February 18, 2022 to: Cass Newell Assistant Town Manager P.O. Box 300, Harrison, Maine 04040 E-mail: cnewell@harrisonmaine.org

FULL TIME – Family Services Coordinator (IHS-Children- PDMS-Adults) We are seeking to hire a full-time Service Coordinator for this family-directed region-wide program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, Development of new family managed programs, advocacy through Service Coordination, ensuring services are implemented within the regulated guidelines while balancing the needs of families; staff recruitment and supervision following all Department of Labor laws and Agency policies; developing and monitoring individual budgets.

Requirements include a minimum of two years of demonstrated experience in Developmental Services or related field, ability to work both independently and as a significant participant of the regional team: ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy and confidentiality; strong written and oral communication skills; proficient computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Agency systems as required. Full-time employees receive a generous vacation and sick leave package, 11 paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, may participate in the agency health insurance, 403B plan and much more. This regional position is based in the Conway office and requires travel throughout northern N.H. If you are interested, please send cover letter and resume to Rhonda Vappi, Office Manager, by e-mail: rvappi@ northernhs.org, by fax: 603-447-8893, or mail to: Northern Human Services 87 Washington Street, Conway, NH 03818

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207-452-2157

FRYEBURG ACADEMY

Green Firewood $225 per Cord

10' x 10' Unit – $75/mo.

10' x 20' Unit – $125/mo.

Also Subcontracting Crews Framing, Siding, Roofing Local job sites – good pay

Part-time Drivers

Call to order: 207-452-2157

DENMARK SELF-STORAGE

This Friday and Saturday (Feb. 11 and 12 ) from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

102 Kimball Corner Rd., Naples

Is seeking the following position:

DELIVERED TO MAINE ONLY

GREEN: 2 cord minimum $

Housewares, rugs, TV’s, furniture, house plants and lots of other things.

Everything must go.

Carpenters & Helpers

To apply go to https://www.fryeburgacademy.org/about/employment

PREMIUM HARDWOOD MIX

MOVING SALE

HELP WANTED

Is seeking the following positions:

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LOOKING FOR — Interior painting jobs for 2021/2022 season. Fully-insured. Free estimates. 34 years experience. Dirigo Custom Painting. 743-9889.

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LITTLE GUYS FIREWOOD — Cut, split, delivered. Prompt delivery. 603-960-2537 or 9356302. Fryeburg area $210 cord, over 20 miles add $10.

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LAKE REGION TV — is looking for a part-time cameraperson.

LRTV pays an hourly wage as well as mileage and paid training. Applicant much have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and are available to work week nights.

Please e-mail letter of interest to info@lakeregiontv.org. FMI call 207-647-8044 ask for Chris. 4t5

FOR SALE

The Town of Harrison provides is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires a valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto insurance and completion of driver’s, criminal and background records checks. Northern Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Provider, and Employer.

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Go for a Hike

(Top and to the right) Two of the Bernard Langlais sculptures at the Shepard’s Farm Preserve.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree)

Denmark Mountain Hikers at the snowy and cold trails at the Shepard’s Farm Preserve.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree)

Frigid Shepard’s Farm The Denmark Mountain Hikers hike of Jan. 21 to Shepard’s Farm Preserve in Norway was on the coldest day we’ve had this winter, so far. It was minus-14 F on the drive to the church, where only Kathy Huchthausen waited for me to go hiking.

When she and I arrived at the trailhead on Crockett Ridge Road in Norway, it had warmed to 0 F and didn’t get much above that the entire time we were on the trail. The sun was bright and the sky a clear blue. Thankfully, there wasn’t much wind, but it was still beastly cold!

I’ve done many cold

weather winter outings before, but the cold must have shut off some of my brain cells. In my pack were a pair of heavy, winter (read that warm) gloves and a warm woolen facemask. Why the temperature readings didn’t make an impression on my brain cells and why I didn’t dig those out and wear them is a mystery. Instead, I ended up with ice on my beard and cold fingers in my thin cotton gloves. It gave me no comfort to know that I had warm gear in my pack, but I didn’t want to go to the trouble of taking my pack off to dig it out once I was on the trail

— it was just too cold! Even my camera froze up and I had to put it in my jacket to thaw out the battery to take pictures. And, as always happens when the temperature gets below 10 degrees, my Camelback feeder tube froze even when I put it inside my jacket. You’d think I would learn — this is pretty basic winter hiking common sense.

Maybe, I need a keeper or a mentor to remind me.

Denmark Mountain Hiker Jeff Sturgis met us at the trailhead. He had hiked the trails a couple of days ago and told us what to expect, and then bade us good luck and headed back home — a wise move! There were six hiking today.

The trails were well packed down, so I was very comfortable in my Khatoola trail crampons. Three of the group donned snowshoes and two others had microspikes.

The snow was crusty from the freezing rain on top of about six inches of softer snow underneath. We started out at 9:30 a.m. hiking through the Bernard Langlais sculpture The cold hasn’t dampened the spirits of these garden, then into the woods Denmark Mountain Hikers. on the Witts Trail. The trail is

(Photo by Allen Crabtree) easy, mostly level with slight

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ups and downs. However, after about 45 minutes of hiking in the bitter cold, nearly everyone was experiencing cold feet, cold noses, and/ or cold fingers, so the group decided to head back. We got back to the trailhead in another 45 minutes, and at our rate of hike I estimate we did a total of from 2 to 2 ½ miles.

Not the longest hike by any stretch of our imagination, but considering the cold it was all we wanted to do. We stopped at Café Nomad on Main Street in Norway for cappuccino and scones after the hike, and a chance to warm up.

Shepard’s Farm Preserve Shepard’s Farm Family Preserve is on property of the Western Foothills Lands Trust west of downtown Norway off Crockett Ridge Road. Undulating former pasture and managed woodlands, Shepard’s Farm Family Preserve sits high on Crockett Ridge and enjoys views of the Paris hills and of Streaked Mountain.

Since Norway’s founding in 1797, this high ridge land has supported the working farms of Benjamin Witt,

Joshua Crockett, Charles Freeman, and John Shepard.

Donated to the Western Foothills Land Trust by the Detert Family in 2010, the Preserve is open year-round for non-motorized recreation.

Bernard Langlais is a notable sculptor from Cushing, Maine. There are eight of his large wooden sculptures at Shepard’s Farm Preserve – “Painted Horse,” “Painted Cow,” “Owl,” “Cat,” “Birds,” “Bird Houses,” “Bird in Flight,” and “Mrs. Noah” installed in the undulating landscape of the Preserve.

The trail from the trailhead wanders around and through these sculptures that dominate the open field they are placed in.

We have hiked this once before, and will do it again, but probably when the temperatures are a little warmer.

It is an easy hike, and even if you only want to wander through the sculpture garden

it is a treat for all ages.

Shepard’s Farm Preserve in Norway, ME Difficulty – Easy Trail distance – 3.4 miles for the loop Hiking time – 3 hours Elevation – 1,061 feet Vertical gain – 226 feet Topo Map – / 44.10567; -71.094 USGS Jackson 7.5-minute quad Directions — Shepard’s Farm Family Preserve is on property of the Western Foothills Lands Trust west of downtown Norway off Crockett Ridge Road. The parking area and trailhead are located 0.5 miles north of ME-117/118 at 121 Crockett Ridge Road. The trailhead and small kiosk are to the right of the parking area. Trail maps are available at https://www. wfltmaine.org/shepards-farm

The climate

(Continued from Page 7B) GrandyOrganics granola and more.

Tickets are $10 per person, available at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/oxbow-and-protect-our-winters-find-it-forclimate-tickets-253467306537.

POW was founded by professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones, to engage the outdoors community in advocating for climate friendly policies at the local and national level. POW’s mission is to help passionate outdoors people protect the places they live and love from climate change, advocating for nonpartisan policies in support of renewable energy, protecting public lands, electrifying transportation, and putting a price on carbon.

“We’re creating this event to support Protect Our Winters, because climate change is affecting all of us who love to play in the snow here in Maine, and all over the world,” said Tim Adams, owner of Oxbow Brewing Company. “Whether you’re a downhill, cross country or backcountry skier, or a snowshoer or snowmobiler, shorter, warmer winters mean less time on the trails. POW helps raise awareness of what policies we can support to help keep our Maine winters white.”

More information is available at www.protectourwinters. org.

The meanings of groundhogs & eggs

(Continued from Page 4B) panic anyone, but I went back through the records, and so far as I can tell that’s not ever happened before. I don’t know what to make of it. Though I’m sure we can all agree, it can’t be a good thing! So, bundle up everyone, and keep warm; methinks a strange wind’s a brewing.

Till next time!

Letters

2T6

(Continued from Page 2B) descriptive term, “it was truly a mostly peaceful demonstration.” Certainly, exponentially more so than ANTIFA and BLM thugs typically provided us.

By the way, while chiding Britt Hume, our inductor missed what made the timing of the sedition charges hilarious. Just the day before, a DOJ official testifying before Congress was embarrassed to admit that there had been zero charges in over a year brought against the 750 incarcerated people for insurrection or sedition. The very next day, up popped two. What a coincidence!

Finally, you know what?

I am sick and tired of hearing about “domestic terrorists.” Disgustingly, with no basis in fact, some bomb throwers describe their fellow citizens guilty only of the temerity to disagree with authoritarian know it all, as far right white supremacist conspirators who are “bleeding America dry for profit.”

Have you ever noticed people who make these obnoxious observations don’t linger to do a little “inducting,” but quickly move on to whatever next hyperbolic insults to fine American citizens are waiting in their quiver of lies. Disgusting!

Let us hope with the expected results of November civility, reason, and comity can once again walk the land.

Don Vose Naples